Registered Nurse (RN) CVU

Lifepoint Health; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package

Mental health services

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the CVU department in Somerset, Kentucky. This full-time role includes a $20,000 bonus for a two-year commitment and offers flexible self-scheduling. The RN will perform care interventions, document patient care, and assist patients with daily living activities, emphasizing collaboration and patient advocacy. Comprehensive benefits include multiple medical coverage options and education assistance. Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in nursing and a current Kentucky RN license.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Kentucky or a multistate license.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS, PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform care interventions including medication and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor patient's condition.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Monitoring

Patient Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) CVU

Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment (one year commitment on nights)

Nights | Full Time | Rotating Weekends | 6:30-7:00 | Self Scheduling

How you'll contribute

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition 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 transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
• Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Why Join Us

• 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.

What we are looking for

Education

• Associate’s degree in nursing required, bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

License

• Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or a current active multistate license.

Certifications

• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS.
• 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.