Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Job Description

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within 6 months of hire or transferring departments.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or transferring departments.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more.
• Financial protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Community Overview

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.