Registered Nurse (RN) PCU 2

Capital Markets Placement; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PCU 2 unit in Eubank, KY. This role involves coordinating total nursing care for patients, advocating for their needs, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should possess an ADN and a current RN license, with a BSN preferred. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license or multistate compact license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient conditions and nursing care needs.
• Develops and implements individual nursing care plans.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is looking for Registered Nurse (RN) PCU 2 in Eubank, KY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3182954686 is live since 2025-05-06 02:22:35.

RN - PCU 2 - PRN
This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments.
Reports to: Department Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

License: Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate orbachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire;

Required Skills
Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs
Critical thinking
Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus

Essential Functions
1. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing care needs
2. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients
3. Develops individual nursing care plans
4. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed
5. Evaluates patient care outcomes
6. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees
7. Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
8. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
9. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
10. Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.

Nonessential Functions
1. Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
2. Assists in the orientation of new employees
3. Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations
4. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.