Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services (PRN)

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 Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

About the role

This is a part-time, PRN/on-call position in the Emergency Room.

Patient populations served include: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, and Older Adult.

We have a great culture here, with most employees having been at Starr for many years.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified, involving the patient according to their capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, abilities, census, patient acuity, and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, managing through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties such as entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Requires 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.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, this position offers comprehensive benefits:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About Starr Regional Medical Center

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.