_Role: Registered Nurse_Surgery (RN)
Location: Athens, TN-37303
Position: Full Time Benefits_
Sign on Bonus: _$10,000
_Who We Are: _

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. This Medical Center is a two-hospital system with campuses in Athens and Etowah, TN. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility while the Etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center. _

Where We Are:

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Athens offers an opportunity to step back in time and be surrounded by nature and history. Etowah is known as the “Gateway to the Cherokee National Forest” and is loaded with natural resources, an expanding economy, and unique downtown district to offer a high quality life to all that reside here.

Why Choose Us:

*Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees.
*Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees. *Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
*Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Professional development and Growth opportunities and much more…

Position Summary:

*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. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. *Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

*Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
*RN License in the State of TN or another compact state.
*Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS & PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,213.27 - $70,333.99 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

License/Certification:

• TN, RN License or Compact License (Required)

Work Location: One location