Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Medical-Surgical unit. This role is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network committed to employee well-being and providing exceptional patient care. The Medical/Surgical unit fosters a strong team-oriented environment with additional clinical staff support, promoting a collaborative culture. The unit offers flexible scheduling to support work-life balance, with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 to ensure safe and effective care.

Requirements

• Graduates of an RN program
• Current nurse’s license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories.
• Associate’s degree is required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire required.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire required.
• Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective utilization of the nursing process as the basis for nursing practices.
• Develops individualized care plans to meet patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Plans appropriate nursing interventions, regularly evaluates patient responses to care, and updates plans as needed.
• Develops discharge plans with the physician, patient, and family, and prepares patients for discharge.
• Completes discharge instruction records as per physician direction and reviews information with patient/family.
• Completes transfer procedures, obtains appropriate consents, and provides complete reports to the accepting caregiver.
• Completes education records and/or transfer records in the EMR.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating care, identifying needs, and making appropriate referrals.
• Provides care according to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Administers medications and IV therapies accurately and safely, monitors effects, and reports adverse effects.
• Educates patients on new medications, including their purpose and potential adverse effects.
• Accurately accounts for narcotics and documents all medication administrations.
• Recognizes and reports errors and adverse reactions in a timely manner.
• Functions according to the State Nurse Practice Act and delivers care consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures patient safety and security by maintaining a clean and safe environment and keeping call bells within reach.
• Demonstrates understanding of hospital infection control procedures and utilizes appropriate handwashing and universal precautions.
• Promptly answers patient call lights and fulfills requests, making hourly patient rounds.
• Maintains patient care equipment, reports malfunctions, and requisitions service appropriately.
• Utilizes effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Communicates pertinent patient care information at shift changes via BSSR.
• Communicates significant changes in patient condition to the team leader, physician, and supervisor.
• Monitors patients hourly or every 2 hours.
• Reports patient, visitor, and physician complaints through personal action or referral.
• Completes and documents performance improvement activities, participating in problem identification and implementing actions to improve patient care.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities and assumes leadership roles.
• Functions independently, demonstrating responsibility for the delivery of care to assigned patients.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates care delivered by ancillary staff members.
• Serves as a professional role model and preceptor for new personnel.
• Manages conflict and frustration positively and constructively, and accepts constructive criticism.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of authority within the organizational structure.
• Demonstrates competence in assessing patient care needs and utilizing appropriate staff for care.
• Uses supplies efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional standards.
• Maintains current knowledge in nursing practice, appropriate certifications, and unit competencies.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency and disaster plans and responds appropriately.
• Positively impacts and improves nursing practice through proactive action.

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