Registered Nurse (RN), Good Sam 6/Med-Surg
Job Type: Full-time Variable 12 hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation

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

Good Sam 6/Med-Surg is a 15-18-bed unit. Registered Nurses provide direct day-to-day care of patients and families. Practices to the fullest extent of his/her license following organizational policies. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in collaboration and implementation of the established patient's plan of care. Provides care based upon the age and developmental needs of adult and geriatric patients. Assigned responsibility and accountability for an individual or group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides specialized care consistent with the policies, procedures, and standards of care and designated competencies. The nurse, in conjunction with the Nurse Manager, participates in performance excellence initiatives that are focused on improving patient care and outcomes. Registered Nurses work 12-hour shifts (7A and 7P).

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 requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

• Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers.

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

• Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.

• Collaborates with physician as part of Interdisciplinary Team.

• Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment and reassessment, reports changes to the Physician.

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

• Demonstrates annual RN competencies and specialized competencies as identified.

• Completes annual required education and CPR, and OSHA specific education.

• Completes yearly medication and dysrhythmia examination with a passing score greater than 86%.

• 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 actively in briefs and huddles. Reads all updates and changes.

• Attends and participates as a minimum requirement of 6 staff meetings annually. Reads all staff meetings.

• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of Conemaugh Connect Bar Code medication administration and in all aspects of Conemaugh Connect powered by Epic.

• Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes and Patient Satisfaction initiatives.

• Commitment to Common Ground Code of Conduct and to Service Excellence

• 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.

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 an associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

• ACLS Certification

• One-year acute care experience or other comparable nursing experience.

• ASLS certification preferred

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.