Charge Nurse; RN) PRN, Women’s​/Post Surgical

Applicants must have at least one year of direct nursing experience in Women's Health.

Starr Regional Medical Center

Charge Registered Nurse (RN), Women's

Job Type: Per Diem | Varied PRN

Your experience matters

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 Charge Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, our Women's Services & Labor & Delivery team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. RNs and LPNs work side-by-side with physicians, providers, and support staff to create a seamless birth experience for mothers and families during life's most special moments. Our close-knit team fosters a supportive environment where every voice is valued, teamwork is celebrated, and professional growth is encouraged.

If you're looking for a nursing career where you can build meaningful relationships with both patients and colleagues while making a difference every day, we invite you to join us.

A Charge Nurse RN who excels in this role:

• 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.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  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 is required at the time of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6…