Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health - Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital : Job Details

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Full Time Nights (12 hours)

Weekends Required (yes)

$20,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus

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 aregistered nurse (RN)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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

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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:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• $20,000 Commitment-incentive bonus (days)

• 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

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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 ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking 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.