Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical
Commitment Bonus
$15,000 two-year commitment of employment
Schedule
Days | Full Time | 6:30/7:00 | Rotating Weekends
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Medical Surgical team, you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
About the Hospital
Established in 1976, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has provided quality healthcare to area residents for over 40 years. LCRH is a 295-bed acute care facility, providing healthcare services for an 11-county service area in south central Kentucky.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
- BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred
Additional Information
Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
- Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels