Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens
Athens, TN

Charge Nurse (RN)

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Supervises nursing and support staff during assigned shifts and ensures safe, quality care. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Your experience matters:  

 Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

How you'll contribute: 

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role: 

• 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.  

Why join us  

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

What we're looking for: 

Applicants should have a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license. 

Additional requirements include: 

• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer
• Education Level- Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• License: Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:  

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years. 

EEOC Statement 

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