Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Overflow

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Free gym memberships

Paid family leave and paid time off

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Progressive Care Overflow. This full-time position involves working nights with a commitment of two years, offering a sign-on bonus of $20,000 for long-term commitment. The RN will be responsible for direct patient care, including medication administration and patient monitoring.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate’s degree in nursing and current RN licensure, along with BCLS certification. The role offers a variety of benefits including comprehensive insurance and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using nursing processes.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Patient education

Advocacy for patient well-being

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Overflow

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

Shift: Nights | Full Time | 6:30‑7:00 | Rotating Weekends

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid family leave; and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance; loan assistance; and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships and virtual care appointments.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Eligibility for the clinical ladder, which increases base pay through completion of ladder levels.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Contact

Not ready to complete an application or have questions? Please contact Melissa Taylor, Nurse Recruiter, by texting 606‑731‑0734, calling 270‑576‑6023, or visiting https://bit.ly/MTaylorNurseRecruiterLCRH.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.