Registered Nurse Graduate

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse Graduate to provide patient-centered care in our 295-bed acute care facility in Somerset, Kentucky. In this entry-level RN role, you will assess and monitor patients, administer medications and treatments, document in the EHR, and support diverse clinical cases across units such as emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, and women's health. Working within an interprofessional team, you'll deliver compassionate, evidence-based care while building skills with mentorship, modern technology, and growth opportunities in a community-focused regional hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate direct patient care under RN scope and hospital policies.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status using EHR systems.
• Administer medications and treatments, including IV therapy, per provider orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals on care plans.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality standards in all clinical activities.
• Participate in orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing clinical education.
• Support unit workflows including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  
  

Required Skills

• Patient assessment
• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• IV insertion and management
• Wound care
• Care planning
• Clinical prioritization and time management
• Infection control practices
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration