Registered Nurse; RN Long Term Care

Starr Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN), Long Term Care

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights (7pm - 7am) rotating weekends.

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

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Long Term Care, you will provide exceptional care to patients with compassion and dedication.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ condition.
• Establish a plan of care addressing identified problems and involving the patient according to preferences.
• Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff during the assigned shift.
• Assist in determining staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, patient acuity and flow.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Float between staff to assist with problem solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues affecting desired outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and related services and manage through established channels.
• Perform role‑specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensure staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

We believe investing in employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to base compensation, this position 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 with 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: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision and in a stressful environment.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire or department transfer.
• Licenses: Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a Compact State RN with proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118‑bed acute hospital serving the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

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