Peds

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working on a Mother/Baby/Pediatric unit offers the opportunity to be part of some of life’s most meaningful moments. Nurses play a vital role in supporting new mothers through recovery, building confidence, and fostering bonding with their newborns, while also caring for pediatric patients. The environment is fast-paced yet deeply rewarding, combining strong clinical skills with compassionate, patient-centered care. Collaboration is central to success on the Mother/Baby/Pediatric unit, with close teamwork among nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. The unit offers a flexible self-scheduling model that promotes work-life balance, along with a supportive culture rooted in open communication and mutual respect. This role is well suited for individuals who thrive in a team-based environment, demonstrate initiative, and are committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing
State Registered Nurse Licensure
Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
One-year medical/surgical experience or other comparable nursing experience.
One-year pediatrics experience.
Basic Dysrhythmia Course completion
Trauma Nurse Course completion
Pediatric Advance Life Support.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
One-year medical/surgical experience or other comparable nursing experience. preferred
One-year pediatrics experience. preferred

Responsibilities

Keeps informed on unit changes via participation in a minimum of 6 staff meetings per year as well as attends other communication sessions as required. Also reads email and communication boards.
Interviews patients and their families to obtain the required nursing history and performs physical assessment.
Assesses needs of patients and establishes priorities for patient care based on medical diagnoses.
Develops and evaluates individualized plan of care for each patient.
Reassess and evaluates changes in patient's condition.
Maintains competency in pain assessment and management of pain.
Assesses learning needs of patient/family and provides education specific to needs, evaluates the outcome.
Involves patients, families, and other disciplines in the plan of care to establish mutually agreed upon goals to achieve desired outcomes.
Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
Participates in multidisciplinary discharge planning.
Participates in unit and hospital-based Performance Improvement activities, including patient and staff satisfaction activities. Utilize scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
Completes hourly rounds, bedside shift report, briefs, debriefs, and huddles.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical practice.
Commits to Code of Conduct and Commitments to Excellence.
Maintains proficiency in all hospital information systems, required to provide care within departments.
Adheres to staffing plan, exhibiting flexibility when necessary; flexes self and peers as needed.
Assigns staff who are qualified and competent to provide patient care.
Works varied shifts and on call, including weekend shifts and holidays.
Assists with the orientation of new personnel.
Maintains cleanliness of environment, i.e., patient care area, work areas, staff lounge.

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.

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