Starr Regional Medical Center

Description

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse - RN for our Women's Services Department. This job is permanent, full time.

Benefits Include:

• $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants

• Competitive Pay

• Free onsite parking

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

• Documents patient care given.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications

Minimum EducationAssociate's degree in Nursing

â–¡ Preferred X Required

Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in Nursing

X Preferred â–¡ Required

Required Licenses

[Tennessee, United States] Registered NurseRN License in the State of TN or another compact state

Required SkillsCertifications

The below certifications will be required at the time of hire

X Basic Life Support (BLS)

The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications

X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Required SkillsRequires 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.

Required SkillsMust achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam