Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. The role follows the nursing process and emphasizes communication with the healthcare team and with patients and families.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred), current Kentucky RN license or multistate license, and BLS with ACLS/PALS within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree)
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Current RN license in Kentucky or a current multistate license. BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Reports to the Director of Surgery.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Bonus: $15,000 two-year commitment

Schedule: 8:00-4:30 | Full Time | Monday-Friday | Call every 12 weeks for the week and night call every other week from 11p-7am

Job Summary & Essential Functions

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Reports to the Director of Surgery.

Patient Populations Served

Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed

Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.

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

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.

What we are looking for

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); Bachelor's Degree preferred.

License/Certifications: Current RN license in state of Kentucky or a current multistate license. BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire.

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.