Graduate Nurse (GN)

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is hiring a Graduate Nurse (GN) to provide patient-centered care in one of its Med/Surg, ICU, ED, BH, Women’s Health, or Cath Lab teams. The role offers variable 12-hour shifts and requires rotating every other weekend and major holidays. Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled in a paid, comprehensive 12-month program covering clinical competence, culture transition, and leadership development. The program includes self-paced learning modules, support from a trained preceptor, exposure to patient safety, communication, healthcare business, and change management, and a capstone project focused on evidence-based practice.

The teams emphasize collaboration, communication, and patient-centered care. GNs receive mentorship, hands-on support, and opportunities for professional growth while building the skills and confidence needed to manage patient assignments and deliver safe, high-quality care.

Requirements

• Current state RN license or Pennsylvania Temporary Practice Permit.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Obtain a Pennsylvania RN license within three months of hire.
• BLS certification.
• Obtain ACLS certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, identify patient needs, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Adapt and remain resilient while managing time and prioritizing patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and continuously build clinical knowledge and confidence.
• Complete the 12-month Graduate Nurse program, including learning modules and a capstone project focused on evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Paid participation throughout all phases of the 12-month program.
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree