Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Transitional Care Unit (TCU). The 30-bed, hospital-based unit provides short-term rehabilitation to patients recovering from surgery or acute illness. Patients receive daily skilled nursing care and at least two hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy per day to support a safe transition home. Typical stays are 10–12 days, and care needs include post-operative recovery, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, pain management, and education for new diagnoses.

The LPN works in a team-oriented environment focused on rehabilitation, patient education, and helping patients regain independence. The role follows the plan of care established by the professional nurse, collaborates with the healthcare team, carries out and documents ordered nursing interventions, monitors and reports patient condition and responses to care, and reinforces patient teaching. This is a full-time position with variable 8- and 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation, and no on-call requirement.

Requirements

• Current state LPN license.
• Graduate of a practical nursing program.
• CPR certification or completion upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of rehabilitation experience or one year of long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care established by the professional nurse and collaborate with members of the healthcare team.
• Recognize, report, and document changes in patients’ conditions.
• Observe and document patients’ physiological conditions, including appearance, vital signs, level of consciousness, and behavior changes, and report findings to the RN.
• Carry out and document physician-ordered nursing interventions, including medication administration, treatments, and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Demonstrate and document patients’ responses to interventions.
• Provide and document reinforcement of patient teaching.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed