Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU 2

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit. This full-time role offers a commitment-incentive bonus and comprehensive benefits. You will shape exceptional patient journeys and work in a supportive, team-oriented environment dedicated to making communities healthier.

Benefits

$20,000 Commitment-incentive bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) matching

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Current state RN license or multistate compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized care interventions to impact patient wellbeing.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a 5:1 patient ratio.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU 2 role at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care

Nights

Full Time

Your experience matters

At Lake Cumberland Regional Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.

Department/Unit Summary

The PCU unit at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This 25-bed unit with private rooms operates within a trauma III hospital setting, ensuring patients receive optimal medical attention and support.

• 25-bed unit with private rooms
• All patients are on telemetry monitor and being monitored on the unit.
• 5:1 Patient Ratio
• Charge Nurse - assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Team nursing model consisting of 2 RNs and 5 LPNs
• Fast-paced environment and high patient turnover.
• Patient population includes patients with heart history and post-heart cath surgery patients.

How You'll Contribute

You will make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023, or schedule a time that works for you by clicking here.

What We Offer

• $20,000 Commitment-incentive bonus
• Clinical Ladder
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan Assistance
• 401(K) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications And Requirements

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

Additional Requirements Include

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Successfully pass an arrhythmia exam within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. Your experience matters from your first day to your next career milestone.

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.