Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute Nursing Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus: $20,000

Clinical ladder eligible

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking an RN for a Post Acute Nursing unit. The role involves night shift, full-time hours (6:30-7:00), with rotating weekends. Commitment bonus available for a two-year term (one-year on nights).

Responsibilities include direct patient care, care planning, education for patients and families, EMR documentation, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN provides care using nursing process per standards and policies.
• Under supervision, plans, delegates and coordinates nursing care.
• Maintains standards of care with ethical professional conduct.
• Assesses educational needs of patient/family and plans education.
• Provides care for adult, geriatric, adolescent and pediatric populations.
• Documents care and patient responses in EMR systems.
• Coordinates with physicians, pharmacists, therapists and other staff.
• Delivers medications and manages IVs, blood products and analgesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and apply nursing process.
• Plan, delegate and coordinate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure quality care and ethical practice.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back methods.
• Document assessments, plans and interventions in EMR.
• Supervise staff assignments based on acuity.
• Respond to emergencies and life-threatening events.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing process

Care planning

Documentation (EMR)

Patient/family education

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Post Acute Nursing (Skilled Nursing) Unit

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment (one year commitment on nights)

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.

Required Skills

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

• Under the supervision of the Department Leader, and with the authority from the Chief Nursing Officer, the staff Registered Nurse has the responsibility for planning, delegating and coordinating the provision of nursing care via the nursing process for the assigned patients.

• The RN is responsible for meeting the standards of care and practice, performing in an ethical and professional manner, and assisting in the management of staff and collaborating with ancillary departments and members of the health care team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care.

• The RN assesses and plans for patient/family/significant other educational needs and plans, implements and evaluates knowledge gained through educational efforts.

• The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria for the adult, geriatric, adolescent, and child population served.

• The Registered Professional Nurse performs all functions in an ethical and professional manner.

• The staff RN assesses, plans, delegates and coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients throughout the scheduled shift according to the plan of care and in collaboration with other members of the health care team (physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, etc.).

• Assist with review and completion of MDS sections daily
  Identifies both actual and potential needs/problems through nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan of care.

• Supervises and makes patient care assignments and other unit duties to other members (LPN, Nursing Assistants, UC) of the nursing team. Assignments are based on acuity and staff proficiency.

• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations and life-threatening situations appropriately.

• Documents assessment, plan of care, interventions and educational needs of each patient, as well as, documenting the patient/family response to interventions in the patient's Electronic Medical Record.

• Assist other personnel in the delivery of care.

• Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to the department leader or improving the quality and effectiveness of care along with reporting concerns involving patient care equipment or supplies.

• Evaluates, communicates and documents delivered to other members of the health care team through huddles, briefs, debriefs and bedside reports, nursing care plans, progress notes/nursing notes, direct communications to team members, etc.

• Provides patient/family education utilizing the teach back method, evaluates and recommends additional education as indicated by evaluation of patient/family learning and documents.

• Delivers patient care activities according to standards of Care and Practice.

• Administration of medications and treatments, i.e., initiation and maintenance of IV meds, blood and blood products, hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia and chemotherapy.

• Utilization, maintenance and charging of equipment and supplies. Checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper operation and availability every shift

• Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.

• Receives physician orders, documents, follows up and evaluates patients' outcomes. Assures that orders are carried out properly per policy.

• Assist physician with bedside procedures.

• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist with AM care and bed bath.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects and committees as assigned.

• Requesting and putting supplies away

• Key in work orders

• Order daily dietary supplies

• Receptionist duties

• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary

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 degree Required; bachelor's degree Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

License

• Current RN to practice in the state of Kentucky

Certifications

• BCLS within 90 days of hire;

• ACLS Preferred if working in Charge RN position

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.