Registered Nurse Graduate

Kentucky Counseling Association; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: $15,000 for day positions

Bonus: $20,000 for night positions

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team. You’ll provide direct patient care using the nursing process, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with physicians and families to promote healing and safety.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, education assistance, and opportunities for clinical ladder advancement, with sign-on bonuses for day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process.
• Administers medications and performs plan of care interventions.
• Documents patient care and communicates with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Coordinates patient care across transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Provides education to patients and families relevant to age and culture.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care per standards and reports to Department Director/Manager.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular attendance and reliability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication with care team

Care coordination

Patient education

Advocacy

Performance improvement

Attendance reliability

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Graduate

Full Time

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

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department
• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
• Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

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 – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.
• Bonus: $15,000 for day positions; $20,000 for night positions – two‑year commitment – excludes clinic positions.

Education

• Associate’s degree in nursing required, bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

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.