Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide pediatric patient care. The position is full-time, works nights, and includes rotating weekends. A $15,000 commitment bonus is offered for a two-year employment commitment.

The RN provides direct care using the nursing process and applicable standards of practice. The role includes developing and evaluating individualized care plans, monitoring and communicating patient condition, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The RN also supervises, teaches, and delegates nursing-care activities to other personnel while helping maintain a safe care environment.

The hospital is part of Lifepoint Health and describes its mission as making communities healthier. The position is eligible for a clinical ladder that can increase base pay upon completion of its levels.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN authorization to practice in Kentucky; an active Kentucky single-state or compact license is required.
• If relocating, update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Two years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Supervise, teach, and delegate nursing-care activities to other personnel.
• Perform patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Formulate individualized plans of care, revise them according to patient response, and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family, following the chain of command as appropriate.
• Coordinate care across disciplines, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being and protect their rights.

Benefits

• $15,000 commitment bonus for a two-year employment commitment.
• 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 coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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