Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse - RN for our MedSurg 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. *Minimum Education* Associate’s degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Licenses* [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state Drag Edit Delete *Required Skills* Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) **Job:** **Nursing* **Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center* **Title:** *RN - Medical/Surgical* **Location:** *Tennessee-Athens* **Requisition ID:** *7412-6669*