Nurse Technician- Float Pool

Lifepoint Health Careers; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Technician (NT) for the Float Pool at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA.

This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotation, supporting multiple units and patient populations. Join a diverse float team that provides broad clinical exposure across Medical/Surgical, PCU, Step-Down, Behavioral Health, and related specialties.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nurse Aide Program or related field experience
• Two years' experience as a nursing assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 3 months of hire
• One-year acute care experience; post-acute experience preferred
• Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences.
• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in delivery of patient care.
• Orients patient and family to room and call bell.
• Upon admission, obtain initial vital signs, height and weight.
• Records daily I & O, vital signs, and food intake into the electronic medical record.
• Transports patients via appropriate means in a safe, dignified manner.Adheres to patient activity restrictions.
• Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and reports patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team members.

Skills

Nurse Technician

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nurse Technician (NT) - Float Pool

Job Type: Full-time | 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month with Holiday rotation

Up to $5,000 bonus for eligible candidates

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 Nursing Technician (NT)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

Join Conemaugh Health's Float Team and gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting patient care across a variety of clinical settings. As a Nurse Technician, you'll have the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations and develop your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Float Team assignments may vary from day to day and can include Medical/Surgical, Progressive Care (PCU), Step-Down, and Behavioral Health units. You may also assist in caring for patients awaiting admission or transfer from the Emergency Department or ICU. This role provides broad clinical exposure and opportunities to learn from experienced healthcare professionals across multiple specialties.

Specialty areas supported by the Float Team include Trauma, Surgery, Neurology, Progressive Care/Telemetry, Palliative Care, Critical Care Step-Down, and Behavioral Health. Through ongoing education, training, and mentorship, Nurse Technicians can expand their knowledge while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Our Float Team utilizes advanced scheduling and communication technology to provide flexibility and efficiency. Daily assignments and important updates are easily accessible through mobile applications, ensuring you stay informed and connected throughout your shift.

How you'll contribute

A Nursing Technician (NT)who excels in this role:

• Participates in Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences.
• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in delivery of patient care.
• Orients patient and family to room and call bell.
• Upon admission, obtain initial vital signs, height and weight.
• Records daily I & O, vital signs, and food intake into the electronic medical record.
• Transports patients via appropriate means in a safe, dignified manner.Adheres to patient activity restrictions.
• Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and reports patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team members.

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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess High School Diploma or GED. Additional requirements include:

• Completion of Nurse Aide Program or experience in related field
• Two years' experience as a nursing assistant
• Basic Life Support or acquire within 3 months of hire
• One-year acute care experience, post-acute experience preferred
• Basic Life Support or acquire within introductory period, dysrhythmia within one year of hire.
• Certification 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.