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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Kentucky, United States, 42501

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Job Details

Full Time Days (12 hours)

Weekends Required (yes)

Commitment Bonus: $15,000

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.

Department/Unit Summary

Adult psych unit age 18 and up – 22 beds – have an additional 8 beds as overflow unit

Geri Psych unit age 65 and over – 7 geri beds

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.

https://bit.ly/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 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:

Commitment Bonus $15,000 (days)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts

Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees

Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Loan assistance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

Professional development and growth opportunities

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.

https://lifepointbenefithighlights.com/

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.

Additional Requirements & Certifications Include

One (1) year experience in a behavioral health care setting preferred.

Current American Heart Association BCLS certification or obtained within three months from date of hire.

Handle With Care Safe Physical Management upon hire.

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.

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

RN BHU Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health

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.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

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.

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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Health and Human Services

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