Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute

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.

About the role

Unit Commitment Bonus: $15,000 for a two-year commitment. Schedule: Days, full-time, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and organizational policies.
• Plans, delegates, and coordinates nursing care under the supervision of the Department Leader and with authority from the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Assesses, plans, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team (physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, etc.).
• Assists with daily review and completion of MDS sections.
• Identifies actual and potential patient needs/problems through nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan of care.
• Supervises and assigns patient care duties to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Unit Clerks based on acuity and staff proficiency.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency and life-threatening situations.
• Documents assessment, plan of care, interventions, and educational needs in the Electronic Medical Record, including patient/family response to interventions.
• Assists other personnel in delivering care and observes nursing staff to recommend improvements in care quality and effectiveness.
• Evaluates, communicates, and documents patient care through huddles, reports, nursing care plans, and direct communication with the healthcare team.
• Provides patient/family education using the teach-back method, evaluates learning, and documents outcomes.
• Delivers patient care activities according to standards of care and practice.
• Administers medications and treatments, including IV meds, blood products, hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia, and chemotherapy.
• Utilizes, maintains, and charges equipment and supplies; checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper operation and availability every shift.
• Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies.
• Receives, documents, follows up on, and ensures physician orders are carried out properly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including AM care, attending meetings, in-services, projects, committees, ordering supplies, and receptionist duties.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (Required); Bachelor’s degree (Preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Kentucky RN license (single state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire; ACLS preferred for Charge RN positions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period. Tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, including Clinical Ladder eligibility to increase base pay.

About the employer

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed facility in Somerset, Kentucky, and part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare network committed to making communities healthier. The hospital offers acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health services.