Registered Nurse, PACU

Registered Nurse ( RN ) PACU-Recovery

Full Time

Call Required

Weekend Rotation

Days

12 Hour Shifts

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Commitment Bonus : $15,000 (Days)

Your experience matters

At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About our Health System

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295 bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Education : Associate's Degree in Nursing required (current RN license

License / Certifications : Current RN license in state of practice; BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire

Patient Populations Served : Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult

Department / Unit Summary

• Monday - Friday position, with limited weekend requirements.
• Limited call - one night call every other week, and one weekend call rotating through entire department(usually works out to be every 10-12 weeks).
• Phase 1 recovery - recover patient for 30 minutes to one hour (depending on type of anesthesia given), then send to Phase 2 and give hand off to another nurse.
• Phase 2 recovery - go over discharge paperwork with family member, give patient snack and medicine. Free to discharge if they meet requirements.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?

Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting , calling or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

MTaylorNurseRecruiterLCRH

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

The link below was designed to clearly display Lifepoint's core values and mission while also showing potential benefit offerings. After opening the link, scroll down and click each box for additional benefit information.

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Position Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment.

Essential Functions Additional Information

Protected Health Information Accessed : Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure : Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.

Physical Requirements : Frequent standing, walking, lifting / moving patients, and repetitive hand / arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.