Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric

Kentucky Counseling Association; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatrics to join our night shift team. This full-time position features a commitment bonus of $20,000 for a two-year employment agreement and rotating weekends.

You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, develop and revise care plans, monitor patient status, and collaborate with the care team to coordinate transfers, discharges, and family education.

Qualifications

• Nursing degrees and state licensure required.
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Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process and delegates tasks as appropriate.

Education

Associate's degree Required

Bachelor's degree Preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN licensure in KY

BCLS within 90 days

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics

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

Nights| Full Time | 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 will 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

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 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.