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 provides patient care by carrying out care-plan interventions, administering medications, collecting specimens, delivering clinical treatments, and documenting care. The role includes monitoring and communicating patient conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The RN also participates in performance improvement and continuing education, maintains reliable attendance, and may work flexible shifts or units as needed. The position is full-time, nights, with rotating weekends and self-scheduling. A $15,000 bonus is offered for a two-year commitment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Kentucky or an active multistate license; 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 required.

Nice To Haves

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

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 family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• 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

• $15,000 bonus for a two-year 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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