Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. This Registered Nurse (RN) position is vital to their mission of making communities healthier. The hospital offers a comprehensive in-house hemodialysis program designed to provide high-quality, patient-centered renal care within the acute care setting. The program serves hospitalized patients requiring both acute and chronic dialysis treatments, ensuring continuity of care and timely intervention under the supervision of an interdisciplinary team. The unit is staffed by experienced nurses and supported by nephrologists and hospital leadership, prioritizing safety, comfort, and optimal clinical outcomes. State-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based protocols are used to deliver dialysis services directly at the bedside or in dedicated treatment areas.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school
• Two years of acute care experience or Dialysis experience
• BLS/ CPR Certification
• Basic Dysrhythmia Course
• ACLS current or acquire within 1 year

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Two years of Dialysis experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborates with physician as part of Interdisciplinary Team. Establishes a collegial and collaborative relationship.
• Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment, reassessment, and reports changes to the physician.
• Reports patient’s status and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.
• Demonstrates annual competencies.
• Completes required education and CPR/ACLS. Keeps current with assigned education in online learning management system.
• Completes yearly medication and dysrhythmia examination with a passing score equal to or greater than 84%.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
• Maintains accountability for practice and compliance to regulations, policy, and procedures.
• Attends and participates in a minimum of six staff meetings annually. Reads all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of Electronic Medical Record /bar code medication administration.
• Commits to Service Excellence and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights and patient responsibilities.
• Attends educational sessions as directed by the nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment.
• Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure.
• Performs 7 moments of hand hygiene.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in workload and emergency situations.
• Keeps up to date with communication in the unit: i.e., reads emails, posted memos, reads staff meeting minutes. Responds consistently to requested read-receipt items sent electronically.
• After completing required education/training/proctoring will be expected to orient and mentor new nurses.

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