Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse – RN for our MedSurg Department. This job is permanent, PRN.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay
- Free onsite parking
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
Minimum EducationAssociate's degree in Nursing:□ Preferred X RequiredDrag Edit DeleteMinimum EducationBachelor's degree in Nursing:X Preferred □ RequiredDrag Edit DeleteRequired Licenses[Tennessee, United States] Registered NurseCurrent RN License in the State of TN or another compact stateDrag Edit DeleteRequired SkillsCertifications:The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Drag Edit DeleteRequired SkillsMust achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran