Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology Clinic

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Gastroenterology Clinic. This full-time role covers Monday through Friday with dedicated patient care using the nursing process to support our GI team.

You'll perform plan of care interventions, document care, monitor patient status, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; bachelor's preferred.
• Current RN license to practice in Kentucky required; compact license accepted.
• Certification: BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Performs plan of care interventions including meds and treatments.
• Documents care and monitors patient condition.
• Assists with activities of daily living and coordinates care with the team.
• Collaborates across disciplines for transfers, discharges and education.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Gastroenterology ClinicFull Time | Monday-Friday

Your experience matters 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

RN provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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

What we are looking for

Education: Associate's degree in nursing Required; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

License: Current RN to practice in the state of Kentucky
Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Certifications: BCLS

EEOC Statement

"Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Lifepoint Health

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.