Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The role includes carrying out care-plan interventions, administering medications, collecting specimens, performing clinical treatments, and documenting care. The nurse monitors and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families; assists with activities of daily living; and coordinates care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs. The nurse also evaluates and addresses patient and family learning needs, advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, and participates in performance improvement and continuing education. Flexible shifts or units may be required as needed, along with regular and reliable attendance and other assigned duties.

This is a full-time night position with rotating weekends. The schedule is listed as 6:30/7:00. A $15,000 commitment bonus is offered for a two-year commitment. The position is at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, a 295-bed hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice; an active Kentucky license (single state or compact) is required.
• If relocating, update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ICU patient care using the nursing process and applicable standards of practice.
• Perform care-plan 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 transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Work flexible shifts or units as needed and maintain regular, 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 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.
• $15,000 commitment bonus for a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

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