Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Registered Nurse  (RN), PACU - Float

Bonus: $15,000 two-year commitment 

Varied Hours | 12 hours | Full Time

Trained in all areas from pre-op and recovery, main area of work will be recovery.

Your experience matters 

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 ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary & Essential Functions

• 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

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

• 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

Why Join Us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

•  Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels

What we are looking for:

Education: 

• Associate’s degree in nursing required 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

License/Certifications: 

• Current RN license in state of Kentucky or a current multistate license

• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire 

Connect with a Recruiter

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

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