Registered Nurse (RN) Special Care Nursery Level II

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Education assistance

Loan repayment

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Clinical ladder opportunities

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking an RN for Special Care Nursery Level I to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. The role requires critical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to manage care in a high‑stress NICU environment.

This full-time night shift includes a 20,000 bonus with a two‑year commitment. Active Kentucky license and BLS are required, with STABLE and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications to be completed within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification (or obtained within 6 months)
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 90 days after hire date

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process per standards of practice.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decisive judgment in a high‑stress environment.
• Perform plan of care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and nutrition.
• Coordinate care across disciplines, including transfers and discharge planning.
• Educate patient and family based on age, culture, and condition.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Care planning

ADL assistance

Policy compliance

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Special Care Nursery Level I

Bonus: 20,000 two-year commitments

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.

Summary Job Functions

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• 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.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Why Join Us

• 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

Education

• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• 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.

License/Certifications

• Current RN to practice/work in the state of Kentucky;
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (or) obtained within 90 days after hire date;
• Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification OR obtained after 6 months of nursery experience but prior to completing 12 months of nursery experience.
• Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 90 days after hire date.

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.