Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Overflow

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Mental health services

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in Somerset, Kentucky. The role includes administering medications, coordinating care, and advocating for patients’ well-being. The position offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as financial growth opportunities through tuition assistance and a 401(k) plan. Candidates require an Associate's degree in nursing and a current RN license. Nights and rotating weekends are part of the commitment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Kentucky is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines.
• Participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Clinical treatments

Patient education

Advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Position Highlights

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

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates 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 for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 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

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

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."