Registered Nurse- New Grad (RN), Med/Surg

Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Your experience matters. Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Description

• In collaboration with a licensed preceptor, perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor, perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor, document patient care given.
• Under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor, monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor, collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor, evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have an associate's degree in Nursing.
• Applicants should be in the process of sitting for the NCLEX and receiving a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license or another compact state.
• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.

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.