Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Neuro Medical-Surgical team. The nurse provides direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable standards of practice. The position serves patients from neonates through older adults and involves regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials. The role is full-time, day shift, 6:30–7:00, with rotating weekends, and offers a $15,000 bonus tied to a two-year commitment.

The nurse reports to the Director or Manager of the Department. Responsibilities include carrying out care plans and clinical treatments, documenting care and monitoring patient condition, coordinating with the care team and families, supporting patients’ daily needs, coordinating care transitions, and providing patient and family education. The nurse also advocates for patients, participates in performance improvement and continuing education, and maintains regular and reliable attendance.

The role requires an associate’s degree in nursing and a current RN license in the state of practice, including an active Kentucky license (single-state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins. BCLS is required. A bachelor’s degree in nursing, ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care are preferred.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license, single-state or compact; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• BCLS certification.
• Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, and repetitive hand and arm movements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Handle with Care certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Carry out plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor patient condition, communicating with the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical ladder eligibility with the opportunity to increase base pay by completing clinical ladder levels.
• $15,000 bonus with a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree