Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

13h

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Crichton Center, a 27-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit specializing in physical rehabilitation. The unit manages patients’ medical conditions while providing therapy and education to help them regain independence and return home safely. Stroke is the most common diagnosis, though the unit treats a diverse population with complex conditions. The average length of stay is approximately 14 days, and the team is working toward expanding the unit from 27 to 37 beds.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and provides personalized patient care in accordance with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing licensure requirements and ANA standards. The role includes assessing patients, maintaining therapeutic partnerships with patients and families, updating individualized plans of care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, supporting discharge planning, promoting patient safety, and maintaining accurate and confidential records. The nurse also participates in education, competency assessments, staff meetings, process improvement, and unit initiatives. This is a full-time position with variable 12-hour shifts and two weekends per month.

Requirements

• Current state RN license.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Renew CPR certification every two years.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in a medical/surgical or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• IV proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care while respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences.
• Assess and reassess patients throughout their stay, report changes in condition to the physician, and participate in discharge planning.
• Maintain therapeutic partnerships with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Initiate and update individualized patient plans of care daily and when changes occur.
• Follow the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians and physical, occupational, and speech therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Report patient status and anticipate situations that could prevent or minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.
• Implement interventions in the established plan of care in collaboration with the Patient Care Team.
• Demonstrate annual competencies and complete required annual education and CPR requirements.
• Attend CEP yearly and complete the annual medication examination with a passing score above 80%.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, hospital, and employee-related information.
• Maintain accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing in accordance with the flexible staffing plan.
• Attend at least six staff meetings annually and read all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintain proficiency in the electronic medical record and bar-coded medication administration.
• Participate in process improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to service excellence and knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities.
• Participate in developing and implementing unit-specific evidence-based initiatives to improve nurse-sensitive indicators.
• Attend educational sessions as directed by the Manager of Patient Care Services to learn about treatment options, procedures, or equipment.
• Renew Pennsylvania RN licensure on time.
• Complete Transfer Consent to Acute Care Hospital when a patient is transferred to another acute care hospital.
• Perform hand hygiene at the required moments.

Benefits

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