Registered Nurse (RN) PCU 4 Overflow

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Clinical ladder

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit Overflow (PCU 4). The role offers a $15,000 commitment bonus and a full-time day shift with rotating weekends.

You will provide direct patient care, monitor status, and collaborate with the care team to deliver excellent outcomes. Qualifications include an associate degree in nursing (bachelor's preferred) and an active RN license in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required; bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice; Kentucky license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process following practice standards.
• Performs plan of care interventions including medications, specimens, and treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors condition, communicating with care team.
• Assists with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Coordinates care across transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Educates patient and family appropriate to age and culture.
• Advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit Overflow (PCU 4)

Commitment Bonus: $15,000 two-year commitment

Full Time Days 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.

How You'll Contribute

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• 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.

Why Join Us

• 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 we are looking for:

• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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.
• BCLS required.
• ACLS
• PALS
• Handle with Care preferred

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is 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. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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."