Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in its Intensive Care Unit. The nurse uses the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and reports to the Director or Manager of the Department. The position is full-time, works nights, includes rotating weekends, and offers a $15,000 commitment bonus for a two-year commitment.

The RN performs care-plan interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. The nurse documents care, monitors and communicates patient conditions, assists with activities of daily living, coordinates care across disciplines, educates patients and families, and advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being. The role also includes performance improvement and continuing education, flexible shift or unit assignments as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health. The position offers employee benefits, professional development, and eligibility for a clinical ladder that can increase base pay upon completion of its levels.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required; relocating employees must update licensure to their new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• BCLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Handle with Care preferred.
• ACLS and PALS are listed; the posting does not specify whether they are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU using the nursing process and applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
• Evaluate patient and/or family learning needs and provide appropriate education.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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 that can increase base pay upon completing ladder levels.
• $15,000 commitment bonus for a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

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