Nurse Technician - Rehab

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Technician to participate in the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care while respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences. The role supports safe, effective, and cost-conscious patient care, helps orient patients and families to their room and call bell, and obtains initial vital signs, height, and weight upon admission. The Nurse Technician records daily intake and output, vital signs, and food intake in the electronic medical record; safely transports patients while observing activity restrictions; and builds positive relationships with patients and families, communicating their concerns accurately to appropriate care team members. The position is full-time on the night shift, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The unit describes a collaborative, compassionate team, a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:8–10, monthly staff meeting celebrations, and off-work gatherings every other month. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital serving the Johnstown community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Nurse Aide Program, experience in a related field, or willingness to receive on-the-job education and training.
Basic Life Support certification, or ability to acquire it within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of acute care experience or one year of long-term care experience.
Certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care while respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when delivering patient care.
Orient patients and families to the room and call bell.
Obtain initial vital signs, height, and weight upon admission.
Record daily intake and output, vital signs, and food intake in the electronic medical record.
Transport patients safely and with dignity using appropriate means, while adhering to activity restrictions.
Establish positive relationships with patients and families and accurately and concisely report their concerns to appropriate care team members.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
Benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
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.