Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

Job Type: Full Time | Nights

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule: 3x12 (7p-7a) Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters 

Centerpoint - Winchester, formerly Clark Regional Medical Center, 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 an PCU 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.

More about our team 

Last year, Centerpoint - Winchester broke ground on an expansion for the intensive care unit (ICU). The expansion signifies a 75% increase in capacity for the ICU, adding six beds to the eight that are currently available. The new construction also includes the expansion of an PCU unit and build-out space for a new surgical suite, enabling Winchester to expand surgery as the needs of the community demand.

How you'll contribute 

An PCU RN who excels in this role:

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

• 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.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.

• 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.

• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, required

• KY RN state licensure or compact licensure, required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 10 days of hire 

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 45 days of hire

• Handle With Care - within 30 days of hire

EEOC Statement:

"Centerpoint- Winchester is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law."

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.