Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Loan assistance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Medical Surgical, night shift, full‑time with a two‑year commitment. You will care for patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high‑quality care.

Associate's degree in nursing is required; BSN is preferred. Current Kentucky RN license is mandatory; ACLS/PALS preferred. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and Lifepoint Health resources to support your growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration and assessments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines including transfers and discharges.
• Provides patient and family education tailored to age and culture.
• Advocates for patient well‑being and participates in performance improvement.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment of employment

Nights Full Time 6:30-7:00 Rotating Weekends

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.

More About Our Team

Join our team is a Registered Nurse Medical Surgical RN where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care

How You'll Contribute

• 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.
• 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

Education

What are we looking for:

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

License: /Certifications:

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

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Established in 1976, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has provided quality healthcare to area residents for over 40 years. LCRH is a 295-bed acute care facility, providing healthcare services for an 11-county service area in south central Kentucky.

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.

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.