Registered Nurse (RN) - Float (Med-Surg and ER)

Lifepoint Health • Meyersdale, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to float between Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department assignments. The RN is cross-trained in both areas and may care for emergency patients in a critical access hospital, or take an assignment caring for observation, inpatient, or post-acute Swing Bed patients. The role is part of a close-knit, collaborative team that emphasizes patient safety, quality care, professional growth, and an inclusive, supportive environment.

The RN coordinates personalized and efficient care in collaboration with the RN Charge Nurse, respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences and following Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing licensure requirements and ANA standards. The nurse contributes to hospital initiatives and the patient care team, supports patient rights and responsibilities, and performs safe handoffs, patient education, rounding, and medication administration. In the Emergency Department, the RN provides emergency care and follows applicable requirements and protocols, including EMTALA, resuscitation procedures, stroke readiness, and chest pain care.

The position is PRN, with variable 12-hour shifts that include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Complete a basic dysrhythmia course within six months of hire.
• Obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a clinical setting is preferred.
• ANA certification in an Emergency Room or Geriatrics subspecialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teamwork and hospital initiatives that promote patient safety and quality of care.
• Contribute positively and actively to the patient’s care team.
• Coordinate delivery of personalized, efficient care with the Patient Care Team and RN Charge Nurse, respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences and following applicable nursing standards.
• Commit to the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Demonstrate understanding of patient rights and responsibilities.
• Float between the Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical unit; take assignments for observation, inpatient, or post-acute Swing Bed patients on Medical-Surgical.
• Perform bedside shift reports each shift according to best-practice guidelines to support safe and accurate handoffs.
• Use plain language and teach-back to confirm patients understand instructions and education.
• Perform hourly rounding or confirm a designee has completed rounding and safety checks.
• Maintain patient experience targets for nursing communication, staff responsiveness, medication communication, discharge information, and transition of care.
• Maintain proficiency in the electronic medical record and barcode medication administration.
• Provide care to patients seeking emergency medical care in the critical access hospital setting.
• Apply knowledge of EMTALA, basic emergency care under the direction of the ER physician, and emergency resuscitation procedures.
• Understand and perform Acute Ready Stroke hospital roles and responsibilities.
• Understand chest pain accreditation requirements and provide early heart attack care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree