Registered Nurse (RN) Long Term Care (PRN)

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Long Term Care Unit in Etowah, Tennessee. This is a per diem (PRN) position with varied scheduling. You will provide compassionate, personalized care to long-term care residents while developing strong connections with patients and their families in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Clinical Setting

The Long Term Care Unit at Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has served the Athens and Etowah, Tennessee community for over 50 years. You will work in a long-term care setting focused on resident-centered care and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition
• Establish and implement plans of care appropriate to identified problems, involving patients according to their capabilities and desires
• Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff during assigned shifts
• Assist in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, abilities, census, patient acuity, and work/patient flow
• Provide direct patient care as needed
• Float between staff to assist with problem-solving
• Take 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 through established channels
• Perform role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers
• Ensure staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care

Required Qualifications

• Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire or department transfer
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Education

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Benefits

Starr Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities