Charge Nurse; RN), Women's-OBGYN

Starr Regional Medical Center – Charge Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery

Job Type: Full‑Time | Nights 7:00 pm–7:00 am

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

The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) will coordinate nursing care, ensure staffing and provide direct patient care on the Labor & Delivery unit during night shifts. This position requires the ability to make quick, critical decisions and to mentor nursing staff in a high‑volume environment.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Establishes an appropriate plan of care and involves the patient in decision making.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during each shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, patient acuity and workflow.
• 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 that affect desired 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 for 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: tuition assistance, loan assistance, 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.

• Associate’s degree required; BSN preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must perform well in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire or upon department transfer.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Tennessee or 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 communities for over 50 years. The hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network that spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care.

Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment.