Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics

Lifepoint Health Careers; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and disability insurance

Tuition assistance and 401(k) with HSA

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatrics for night shifts on a full-time basis. The role emphasizes direct patient care, nursing process implementation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, pursue ongoing professional development, and benefit from a comprehensive package including education and career growth opportunities within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Two years pediatric experience preferred.
• Current KY RN license required; multi-state compact acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process per standards of practice.
• Supervises, teaches, and delegates to other personnel in nursing care.

Skills

Pediatrics RN

Nursing care

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics

Commitment Bonus: $15,000 two-year commitment for employment

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

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. 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 communicate 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
• 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.

Requirements:

• Prefer two years pediatric experience

Certifications:

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

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.