Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
Job Type: PRN| Variable 12-hour shifts and weekends

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

Crichton Center is a 27-bed physical rehabilitation unit providing acute care services; managing the patients' medical conditions along with providing them with the therapy/education needed to return to their prior level of function and to get home. Our most common patient diagnosis is stroke; however, we see a range of diagnoses. With the extensive services provided, our patients' average length of stay is 14 days. Although we are a 27-bed occupancy unit, we are actively working toward expanding to 37 beds as our unit is growing.

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.
• Initiates and updates individualized patient plan of care (IPOC), updates daily and as changes occur.
• Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborates with physician, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy 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.
• Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaboration with members of the Patient Care Team.
• Demonstrates annual competencies.
• Completes annual required education and CPR.
• Attend CEP yearly and completes yearly medication examination with a passing score greater than 80%
• 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 as a minimum requirement of 6 staff meetings annually. Reads all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of the electronic medical record and Bar-Coded medication administration.
• Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes.
• Commitments to Service Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and patient responsibilities.
• Actively participates with the development and implementation of unit specific evidence-based initiatives to improve the outcome of nurse sensitive indicators.
• Attends educational sessions as directed by the Manager of Patient Care Services to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment.
• Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure.
• Completes Transfer Consent to Acute Care Hospital, if the patient is being transferred to another Acute Care Hospital.
• Performs the moments of hand hygiene.

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

· CPR Certification renewal every 2 years

· 1-3 years experience in medical/surgical or rehab setting preferred

· IV proficient preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, 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

" 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.