Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

About the Role

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights 7:00 pm–7:00 am, rotating weekends. $15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for qualified applicants.

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

About the Team

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast, driven by a commitment to prioritize employee well-being so staff can provide exceptional care to others.

The ICU at Starr Regional Medical Center is a fast-paced, rewarding environment where RNs and LPNs are empowered to grow, lead, and make a difference every day. The team values collaboration, supports professional development, and recognizes the vital role nurses play in delivering exceptional patient care. Most employees at Starr have been with the organization for many years, and the unit features a brand new ICU with set schedules and rotations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff 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 any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Requirements

• At least one year of direct ICU nursing experience in a high-acuity setting.
• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
• Required Skills: 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.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer.
• Licenses: Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and 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.

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. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. The diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.