Patient Sitter - Float Pool

LifePoint Health • Johnstown, PA

101d

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nursing Assistant (NA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Float Team at Conemaugh cares for a variety of patient populations from Medical / Surgical assignments to Step-down (Surgical / PCU) to Behavioral Health. There are also opportunities to care for patients awaiting transfer to Med/Surg from our ER and ICU. Nursing Float assignments and provided education specialty areas include Palliative Care, Trauma, Surgery, Progressive Care/Telemetry, Neurology, Step-down ICU, and Behavioral Health. The float team leverages current communication and scheduling technology along with a large pool of staff to optimize schedule flexibility. Communication of daily float team assignments is easily accessible through available mobile applications on your handheld device.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• BCLS
• One-year acute care setting or long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient's actions and behaviors to ensure patient safety
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients/families and report patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate treatment team members
• Report any difficulties or concerns to the RN including changes in the patient's behavior, sleeping pattern, and other relevant information
• Complete precautionary check within the ordered time
• Ensure that comfort needs are met for patients in restraints and seclusion through direct communication with RN and/or NA /MHT

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED