Nurse Technician (NT) - Palliative Care/Med Surg
Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is hiring a Nurse Technician for its Palliative Care/Medical-Surgical Unit. The role supports nurses in delivering personalized, efficient care to patients with a variety of medical and palliative care needs in an inpatient setting. The technician works with an experienced, collaborative team and gains hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. The unit uses self-scheduling and emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and professional growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Nurse Aide Program, experience in a related field, or willingness to complete 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 or 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 patient activity restrictions.
- Establish positive relationships with patients and families and report their concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team members.
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.
- 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.
- Up to $5,000 bonus for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
