Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (PCU)

Conemaugh Health System, Duke LifePoint Healthcare; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off & disability coverage

Tuition assistance & loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Progressive Care (PCU) unit. This 42-bed unit provides direct patient care and collaborates with the care team to implement individualized plans. Shifts are 12 hours with day and night options, including weekends and holidays.

The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing assessments, timely interventions, accurate documentation, and ongoing quality improvement to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in acute cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required.
• One year acute cardiovascular care experience or equivalent nursing experience.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Documents medical necessity in the medical record.
• Completes and revises the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely QA assessments.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Cardiovascular care experience

ASLS certification preferred

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotation

Up to $20,000 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 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

Our Progressive Care (PCU)- Unit is a 42-bed department where Registered Nurses provide comprehensive, direct care to patients and their families. RNs practice to the full scope of their license in alignment with organizational policies and standards.

Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager, nurses function as key members of a patient-focused care team, collaborating to implement individualized care plans and drive positive patient outcomes. The team is actively engaged in continuous performance improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

This unit specializes in the management of acute cardiac patients, including those requiring invasive line management and care following carotid and femoral procedures. Nurses are skilled in delivering appropriate interventions, therapies, and monitoring expected outcomes, with a focus on adult and geriatric populations.

Shifts are 12 hours, with both day (7A) and night (7P) opportunities available.

How You'll Contribute

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

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

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 have a current state RN license and possess an associate's 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 cardiovascular care experience or other comparable nursing experience
• ASLS certification preferred

More About Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420-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.