Registered Nurse, Surgery

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
Provides direct patient care in the surgical setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels

What This Job Offers

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