Registered Nurse, Pediatric

Lifepoint Health•Somerset, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Pediatric unit. This role is crucial in a healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. The mission is dedicated to making communities healthier. As an RN, the individual will join a team focused on providing vital and compassionate care, making a remarkable difference in the lives of those served.

Requirements

Associate's degree Required
Current RN to practice in the state of KY
BCLS within 90 days of hire
ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Supervises, teaches, and delegates to other personnel in the performance of activities related to nursing care.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.
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 protecting the patient's rights

Benefits

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two year commitment for employment; one year required on night shift
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
short- and long-term disability
paid family leave and paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels