Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (Good Sam 6) Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12 hour shifts and rotate every other weekend and major holidays. Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Your experience matters 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 Registered Nurse (RN) 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. More about our team Good Sam 6/Med‑Surg is a 15–18 bed unit providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in a highly supportive, team‑based environment. Employees are always willing to help one another, supported by strong charge nurse mentorship, visible leadership, and a true “no one works alone” culture. Leadership prioritizes safe staffing, reasonable workloads, and a strong focus on staff well‑being and safety, with RNs practicing to the fullest extent of their license on 12‑hour shifts (7A/7P).

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS Certification
• One-year acute care experience or other comparable nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
• Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaborate with members of the Patient Care Team.
• Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborates with physician as part of Interdisciplinary Team.
• Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment and reassessment, reports changes to the Physician.
• Reports patient’s status and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.
• Demonstrates annual RN competencies and specialized competencies as identified.
• Completes annual required education and CPR, and OSHA specific education.
• Completes yearly medication and dysrhythmia examination with a passing score greater than 86%.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
• Maintains accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing following the flexible-staffing plan.
• Attends and participates actively in briefs and huddles.
• Reads all updates and changes.
• Attends and participates as a minimum requirement of 6 staff meetings annually.
• Reads all staff meetings.
• Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes and Patient Satisfaction initiatives.
• Commitment to Common Ground Code of Conduct and to Service Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights and patient responsibilities.
• Actively participates with the development and implementation of unit specific evidenced- based initiatives to improve the outcome of nurse sensitive indicators.
• Attends educational sessions as directed by the nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees