Registered Nurse (RN) Special Care Nursery Level II

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Clinical ladder

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Special Care Nursery Level I in Somerset, KY. You will provide direct patient care to newborns, document care, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe transfers and discharges.

Requirements include an Associates degree in nursing (Bachelor's preferred), KY RN license, BLS, and NICU-specific certifications. This full-time night shift offers clinical growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current KY RN license to practice.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within 90 days).
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification OR obtained after 6 months nursery experience, but before 12 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification required within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to NICU patients using nursing process.
• Communicate patient condition to care team, physicians, and family.
• Document care provided and monitor patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and neonatal tasks.
• Coordinate transfers, discharges, referrals, and family support as needed.
• Educate patient/family about conditions, age-appropriate care, and safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient/family education

Advocacy for patient

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 for two-year commitments.

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

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.

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.

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.