Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health•Somerset, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Neuro Medical-Surgical unit. The RN provides direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The role serves patients from neonates through older adults and reports to the Director or Manager of the Department. The schedule is days, full-time, 6:30–7:00, with rotating weekends. The position offers a $15,000 bonus in exchange for a two-year commitment. The hospital reports regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials and frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, and repetitive hand and arm movements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
Document patient care and monitor patient condition, communicating with the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A $15,000 bonus for a two-year commitment.
Multiple levels of 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.
Mental, physical, and financial 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.