Job Description
Graduate Nurse - RN - MedSurg at Starr Regional Medical Center summary:
This Graduate Nurse position is designed for new RN graduates entering clinical practice through a 12-month Nurse Residency program that emphasizes evidence-based training, mentorship, and hands-on experience across multiple specialties such as Med/Surg, ICU, and Emergency Room. The role involves providing specialized patient care interventions, fostering critical thinking and leadership skills, and contributing to exceptional patient outcomes using advanced healthcare technology. The health system offers comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, professional development, insurance plans, and a supportive career growth environment under the REACH philosophy.
Description:
Your first nursing role matters Our Nurse Residency is a 12-month program designed to help new RN graduates transition into clinical practice with confidence and competence. Combining the gold standard of evidence-based training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, the residency develops clinical skills, critical thinking, and leadership. As a Graduate Nurse joining our team, you’ll build a foundation to thrive in your healthcare career.
Nurse Residency Benefits: - One-one-one mentorship and cohort support
- Tuition reimbursement
- 35 nursing contact hours along with a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor
Connect with our RN recruiting specialist: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Stephanie Roberts by texting 423-744-4566 or via phone 423-744-4566.
Units/Specialties: Graduate Nurses gain valuable experience across a variety of units and specialties, including:
- Critical Care (ICU)
- Emergency Room
- Med/Surg
- Women's Services
How you’ll contribute: You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer: Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Our nursing philosophy: REACH is an acronym that embodies our nursing support including Recruiting and Retention, Education, Advancement, Culture and Honors. We are dedicated to investing in our nurses over the full lifespan of their careers and supporting their growth–and success–every step of the way.
REACH your full potential!
About our Health System: Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118 bed hospital located in Athens, TN and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.Qualifications:
Qualifications and requirements: Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- Less than one year of nursing experience
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
- ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Nurse Residency, Clinical Practice, MedSurg Nursing, Patient Care, Critical Care, Emergency Room, Nursing Mentorship, Professional Development, Healthcare
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,