Registered Nurse, RN (Behavioral Health)

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 3, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer‘s disease and other forms of dementia, including those experiencing behavioral disturbances. - Facility Capacity: 24-bed unit designed to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment. - Staffing Ratio: 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, ensuring personalized attention and quality care. - Population Served: Exclusively geriatric residents, ages 50 and above. $20,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts one week and 3x12 hour shifts the next week, Nights (7p - 7a), rotating weekends. This position is located in Etowah, TN. 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. · 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. 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 Education-Associates Degree in Nursing 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.‘ Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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