Registered Nurse (RN) CVU

Lifepoint Health•Somerset, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for its CVU. The nurse performs plan-of-care interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities; documents care; and monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions to the care team, physician, patient, and family. The role includes helping patients with activities of daily living, coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The nurse also participates in performance improvement and continuing education, works flexible shifts or units as needed, maintains regular and reliable attendance, and performs other assigned duties. This is a full-time day position with rotating weekends and self-scheduling. The stated schedule is 6:30–7:00. A $15,000 bonus is offered with a two-year commitment. The position is at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, a 295-bed hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current active Kentucky RN license (single-state or compact); if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
BCLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
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

A $15,000 bonus with a two-year commitment.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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 with the opportunity to increase base pay by completing clinical ladder levels.