Registered Nurse (RN) - (Step Down/Neuro/Med-Surg)

Conemaugh Health System, Duke LifePoint Healthcare; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $20k

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical-Surgical/Step Down unit on a full-time basis. The role features 12-hour shifts, a rotating schedule including weekends and major holidays, and a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for eligible candidates.

The unit provides specialized care for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions, with a collaborative team culture and focus on staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license is required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Patient Care Team to deliver personalized, efficient care.
• Assess patient throughout stay and participate in discharge planning.
• Develop and update individualized plan of care (IPOC).
• Adhere to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to the physician.
• Promote patient safety and timely interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Care Board

Care Organizer

AS 400

Bar Code Medication Administration

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (Step Down)

Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and rotate every other weekend and major holidays.

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 22-bed Neurology-Neurosurgery Unit

provides specialized care for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, altered mental status, and post-surgical recovery, while also supporting a medical-surgical population.

We foster a highly collaborative, team-driven environment with strong charge nurse mentorship, visible and supportive leadership, and a true "no one works alone" culture. Our leadership team prioritizes safe staffing, balanced workloads, and a strong commitment to staff well-being and safety-ensuring our team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care.

How You'll Contribute

• 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).
• Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians 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.
• 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 six staff meetings annually. Reads all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of Care Manager/AS 400/Bar Code 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 nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment. Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure.
• Competency for accessing and reviewing Care Board/Care Organizer completed upon orientation.
• Continuous display of Care Board/Care Organizer at workstation to capture any new electronic orders. Works with Unit Clerk to confirm electronic orders for safe, timely implementation into patient's care.
• TeleTracking Board (Patient Placement): enters transfers, updates comments, pending discharges, confirmed discharges, updates milestones and enters the patient into Patient Transport for testing.

Why join us

• 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 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
• One year of acute care experience or other comparable nursing experience
• ACLS 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.