Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiothoracic Open Heart

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Cardiothoracic Open Heart unit. This is a full-time position with variable shifts, including Monday-Friday 10 or 8-hour shifts, and requires participation in open heart call. The role also involves floating to the main OR when no Open Hearts are scheduled. The position is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier. The unit offers a patient-centered environment with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and flexible scheduling options. The role emphasizes excellent work-life balance in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• CPR Certification
• One year minimum of nursing experience and/or equivalent surgical experience

Nice To Haves

• CNOR preferred
• Operating Room circulating nurse/ASC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of the patients and develops plan of care for the patient during their surgical intervention in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Understands and applies the principles of aseptic technique and peri-operative nursing.
• Provides complete and accurate documentation for all operative records within the electronic health record (op-time) system.
• Possesses knowledge and demonstrates the proper use, care and handling of all equipment, instruments and supplies within the operating room environment.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of patient.
• Initiates and coordinates time out and supports all patient safety initiatives.
• Participates in teaching students, orientation of new personnel and providing continuing education for OR staff.
• Attends, participates and completes all required meetings, in-services and educational programs annually.
• Assesses, recognizes, records and reports to appropriate surgical team members all signs/symptoms or changes in patient’s condition.
• Participates on committees and special assignments as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations such as AORN. Encouraged to seek certification as an operating room nurse.
• Maintains confidentiality with regards to patient/employee information.
• Supports and follows all AORN/AAMI/OSHA Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Maintains knowledge of disaster planning and can fulfill a role in specific disaster plans.
• Participates in reviewing revising the philosophies, objectives, procedure cards, policy/procedure, and job descriptions on a continual basis.
• Participates in quality control programs/ Follows Universal Precautions.
• Commits to service excellence. Continually strives toward achievement of the CARING values and creating the Ideal Patient Experience.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree