Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit

Lifepoint Health®; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Paid time off and family leave

Mental health services and wellness programs

Ongoing career development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Winchester, KY is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Advanced Care Unit. This full-time position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and involves working night shifts with a rotating weekend schedule.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in patient care by performing clinical interventions, documenting care, and facilitating patient education. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school preferred.
• KY RN state licensure or compact licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform care interventions and document patient care.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Collaboration across disciplines

Patient education

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Advanced Care Unit

Job Type: Full Time | Nights

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule: 3x12 (7p-7a) Rotating Weekends

Your Experience Matters

Centerpoint – Winchester, formerly Clark Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.

As an ACU RN joining our team, you’ll be part of a mission to make communities healthier.

More About Our Team

Last year, Centerpoint – Winchester broke ground on an expansion for the intensive care unit (ICU). The expansion signifies a 75% increase in capacity for the ICU, adding six beds to the eight that are currently available. The new construction also includes the expansion of an ACU unit and build-out space for a new surgical suite, enabling Winchester to expand surgery as community needs demand.

How You'll Contribute

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates 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

• 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 a 401(k) retirement package with 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.
• Free Parking

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, required
• KY RN state licensure or compact licensure, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 10 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 45 days of hire
• Handle With Care – within 30 days of hire

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint – Winchester is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.