RN - GeroPsych

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Ten Mile
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

RN - GeroPsych at Starr Regional Medical Center summary:
The RN - GeroPsych position involves providing comprehensive nursing care for patients in the GeroPsych Department at Starr Regional Medical Center. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, establishing care plans, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and support for both patients and their families.
Description:
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of RN for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, full time.


Benefits Include:

$20,000 Sign On Bonus
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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Associate's degree in Nursing:


-- - - Preferred X Required





Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing:


X Preferred -- - - Required





Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state





Required Skills
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)


Keywords:
Registered Nurse, GeroPsych, patient care, nursing assessments, healthcare, mental health nursing, medical treatment, patient advocacy, clinical care, associate degree nursing

Keywords: Starr Regional Medical Center, Knoxville , RN - GeroPsych, Healthcare , Ten Mile, Tennessee