Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring : Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Internal Agency in Somerset

Registered Nurse (RN)

Float Pool

Internal Agency II

Days

RN Float

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Performs House Supervisor responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of the facility.

Delegate and coordinated nursing care throughout the hospital and ensures that quality nursing care is delivered.

Reports to : Senior Director

FLSA : Non-exempt

Education : Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

License : Nurse should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school

Certifications : BCLS; ACLS & PALS per unit specific requirements

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?

Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

What we offer

Required Skills

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

Essential Functions

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.

Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.

performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

Assesses and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs.

Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.

Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.

Non-Essential Functions

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and / or works with sensitive and / or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.