RN - Conemaugh Counseling

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Description:

Conemaugh Physician Group is seeking a full-time RN for Conemaugh Counseling in Johnstown, PA. The RN is responsible for providing direct day to day care of adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Must possess competent clinical and interactive skills for these specific age categories. Practices to the fullest extent of their license in accordance with organizational policies. Under the directions of the Practice manager and in collaboration with psychiatrists and other members of the health care team, provides comprehensive patient care to psychiatric patients.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.

Where We Are:

The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living, and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more€¦

Qualifications:

Essential Responsibilities:

Participates in patient care teams' delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences.

Provides patient assessment and participates in discharge planning while maintain a therapeutic partnership with patient, family, and caregivers.

Demonstrates knowledge with injections.

Initiates patient and family teaching plan focused on a patient's lifetime.

Administers medication via intramuscular injection.

Implements physician orders and records physician verbal orders.

Makes decisions and judgments in preventing analyzing and resolving patient care or other problems.

Reports patient status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes or less than optimal outcomes.

Follows the established plan of care and collaborates with members of the patient care team as needed.

Assists physicians and mid-level provider in completing prescription renewals electronically.

Documents in the electronic medical record patient vitals, updates med lists, assists in completing electronic flow sheets and documents electronically all treatments, injections, etc.

Scan lab results and other related medical data to electronic medical record as needed.

Job Qualifications: Education:

Required: Graduate of a school of nursing. Experience:

Required: Two years' experience in nursing. Preferred: Psychiatric nursing experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Required: Current PA RN license. BCLS and ACLS (within one year).

EEOC Statement:

Conemaugh Health System 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.