Registered Nurse; RN Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full‑Time | Nights 7:00 pm-7:00 am, Etowah, TN, rotating weekends.

$20,000 Sign‑On Bonus available for qualified applicants.

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.

We specialize in Dementia with Behavioral disturbances aged 50 and above. The unit is a 24‑bed facility with a 1:7 nurse‑to‑patient ratio. Patients are seen 6–7 days a week. The unit has recently been renovated with updated equipment and is attached to an Emergency Room, providing 24/7 doctor coverage.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during the 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.

• Comprehensive 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 with 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.

• 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 required at the time of hire;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer.
• Licenses:
  Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed RN from a Compact State with proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

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.

Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.