Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance for higher education

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Transitional Care Unit (TCU). This role involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, and ensuring quality care in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a current RN license, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and preferably 2 years of nursing experience. The position offers rotating shifts including weekends and holidays, along with comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license and bachelor's degree.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' needs based on medical and nursing diagnoses.
• Monitors and evaluates changes in residents' conditions.
• Administers medications and initiates IV therapy.

Skills

Current state RN license

BLS certification

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Long-term care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Job Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health. PRN/variable 8- and 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

About the Team and Unit

TCU is a 30-bed short-term skilled hospital-based rehab unit. Patients receive daily nursing care and a minimum of two hours daily of PT, OT, and SLP. The unit serves post-op care, wound care, teaching/training for new diagnoses, IV therapy, pain, and chronic illness management.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' needs and establishes priorities for care based on medical and nursing diagnoses.
• Reassesses and evaluates changes in residents' conditions, reporting and documenting these changes.
• Assists with completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
• Assesses learning needs of residents and/or families and provides teaching based on standardized protocols aligned with the plan of care.
• Evalues outcomes of teaching and documents relevant information in the resident’s medical record.
• In the absence of the Director of Nursing, provides supervisory responsibilities including discipline, assignments, scheduling, and evaluation of job performance.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding resident information.
• Accurately initiates and transcribes physicians’ orders in a timely manner.
• Administers medications in accordance with nursing policies and all applicable regulations.
• Initiates and monitors IV therapy and related responsibilities.
• Participates in reviewing and revising unit philosophies, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Follows care plans to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize work with flexibility, completing assigned work during shifts in a timely, accurate manner.
• Establishes a plan of care on new admissions and updates it as residents’ needs or conditions change.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification.
• Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of long-term care experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for higher education and certification, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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.