Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care

Days

Full Time

Monday-Friday

$15,000 Commitment Incentive(Days)

Your experience matters

At Lake Cumberland Regional Health 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.

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.

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What we offer

• $15,000Commitment-incentive bonus (days)

• Clinical Ladder
• 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

Position Summary

The Wound Care RN is responsible for all assigned nursing care activities to include but not limited to wound care for patients of all ages and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care. The RN is responsible for following all WHC policies and procedures, care protocols and

Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, as directed by a Registered Nurse, or Physician. The RN will be responsible for assisting with patient and wound care data conferences, and continuing education is required as determined by the Program Director.

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.

License: Current RN to practice in the state of KY or hold a multistate license.

Certifications:

• BCLS

Required Skills

• 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.

Qualifications and requirements

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

Essential Functions

• The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients served on his/her assigned unit as described in unit based competencies, policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with other staff members, provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by physician.
• Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
• Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
• Report quality of care issues to clinical manager or Program Director.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies. Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
• Case management with physician as required by rotating schedule.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

About our Health System Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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."

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.

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