Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance and loan support

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs and gym access

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatrics for a full-time night shift with rotating weekends. The role includes direct patient care using the nursing process, supervision and education of staff, and close collaboration with the care team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

A two-year commitment bonus of $20,000 is offered. Requirements include an accredited nursing program graduate with an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with scope and standards of practice.
• Supervises, teaches, and delegates to staff in nursing activities.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces health care errors.
• Formulates and revises individualized care plans.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to care team, provider, patient and family.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education for families

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295‑bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky.

Nights | Full Time | 6:30–7:00 | Rotating Weekends

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two‑year commitment for employment

How You’ll Contribute

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Supervises, teaches, and delegates to other personnel in the performance of activities related to nursing care.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient protecting the patient’s rights.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage—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 with 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

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

License

• Current RN to practice in the state of KY.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.

Certifications

• BCLS within 90 days of hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months 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.