Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Lifepoint Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Parking free

Job summary

Centerpoint – Georgetown is seeking a Float Registered Nurse (RN) to join our night-shift team. You will rotate across units, perform plans of care, administer medications, document care, and support patients and families on evenings and weekends.

We require KY RN licensure, an associates degree, and critical care experience. A sign-on bonus up to 10,000 USD is available for eligible candidates, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Kentucky or compact state RN license.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• ACLS and PALS per unit requirements; BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care interventions, medication administration, specimen collection and treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor condition for the care team.
• Assist with activities of daily living and coordinate discharges/ transfers.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for patient well-being.
• Lead staffing assignments and provide staff orientation and coaching.
• Resolve complex issues and manage complaints as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

KY RN license

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS

Tools

EMR software

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float

Job Type: Full Time l Nights

Schedule: 3x12 shits, (7p-7a) rotating weekends

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus, for Eligible Candidates

Your experience matters

Centerpoint – Georgetown, formerly Georgetown Community 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 Float 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.

More about our team

Our Float RNs are adaptable professionals with diverse expertise. They float to almost all areas of the hospital and must be able to adjust to what's needed quickly.

How you'll contribute

A Float RN who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
• Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.

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.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

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

• Associates Degree in Nursing, Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preferred
• License: Current RN to practice in the state of (KY)
• Certifications: BCLS; ACLS & PALS per unit specific requirements
• National Certification within 1 year
• 2 years of critical care experience
• 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.

More about Centerpoint – Georgetown

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75‑beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From our bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community.

EOC Statement:

"Georgetown Community Hospital 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."

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.