Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic ASU/PACU New

Registered Nurse (RN), Good Sam 6/Med-Surg  
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 4-10-hour shifts 

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Your experience matters 

Conemaugh Memorial 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 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.

More about our team 

The ASU/PACU team is a fast-paced, dynamic unit that thrives on collaboration and high-quality patient care. We offer a flexible schedule with four 10-hour shifts and on-call opportunities, supporting a healthy work-life balance while working alongside a skilled and supportive team. 

How you'll contribute 

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Coordinates the Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirements and ANA Scope of Stand of Practice.

• Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and maintains a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers. 

• Initiates the individualized patient plan of care within the EPIC system (IPOC). 

• Collaborates with physicians as part of the interdisciplinary team.

• Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment and reports abnormal findings to the Physician.

• Reports patient's status and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety. 

• Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaborate with members of the Patient Care Team. 

• Demonstrates annual competencies.

• Completes annual required education, CPR and ACLS.

• Completes yearly medication and dysrhythmia examination with a passing score greater than 84%.

• Read and completes a minimum of four (4) age specific competencies yearly.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.

• Maintains accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing, following the flexible-staffing plan.

• Attends and participates at a minimum of six (6) staff meeting annually.  Reads all staff meeting minutes when not able to attend. 

• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of Conemaugh Connect/EPIC.

• Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes.

• Commits to Code of Conduct and Commitments to Excellence. Understands, communicates, and supports the organizations compensation philosophy, policies, plans and programs. 

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and patient responsibilities.

• Actively participates with the development and implementation of unit specific evidenced-based initiatives to improve the outcome of nurse sensitive indicators.

• Attends educational sessions as directed by the nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment. Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure. 

• Performs proper hand hygiene.

• Participates in orientation and provides in-service training and continuing education of all persons in the department/services. 

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.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• Trauma Nurse Course or acquired within 3 years          

• One-year acute care experience

• ICU/DEM/PACU/ASU experience preferred

• CPR certification

• Basic dysrhythmia course, ACLS, Basic Trauma nurse course, Critical Care Course or acquired within 1 year

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center 

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center 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.