RN Charge - Womens/Post Surgical

  • athens
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of RN Charge 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. * 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. Minimum Education Associate's degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete Bachelor's degree: X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse 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) The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications: X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran