RN in PCU: Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Wellness and employee assistance

Clinical ladder advancement

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an RN for the Progressive Care Unit Overflow (PCU 4). The role emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and education for patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in nursing with an active Kentucky RN license; BCLS/ACLS/PALS are required or preferred. Regional campus support and opportunities for professional growth are highlighted in the program.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice is required.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) is required; if relocating, must update before employment begins.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required or preferred as indicated.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Performs plan of care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors condition; communicates with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Coordinates patient care across transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age and culture.
• Advocates for patient well‑being and participates in performance improvement.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR software

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an RN for the Progressive Care Unit Overflow (PCU 4). The role emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and education for patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in nursing with an active Kentucky RN license; BCLS/ACLS/PALS are required or preferred. Regional campus support and opportunities for professional growth are highlighted in the program.