Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Transitional Care Unit

Job Type: Full-time | Variable 8- & 12-hour shifts and every other weekend and holiday rotation No on-call

Up to $5,000 bonus for eligible candidates

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 [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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

Our Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a 30-bed, hospital-based, short-term rehabilitation unit located at Memorial Medical Center. Patients receive daily skilled nursing care along with a minimum of two hours per day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, supporting a safe and efficient transition back home.

TCU features 24 patient rooms, including 18 private and 6 semi-private accommodations. Patients typically stay 1012 days to recover strength and independence following surgery or acute illness. Common care needs include post-operative recovery, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, pain management, and education for new diagnoses.

Staffing & Support:

• Day Shift (7A): Typically staffed with 34 licensed nurses (mix of RNs and LPNs based on census) and 23 CNAs
• Night Shift (7P): Typically staffed with 23 licensed nurses (RN/LPN mix) and 2 CNAs
• Average daily census up to 24 patients

This unit offers a team-oriented environment focused on rehabilitation, patient education, and helping individuals regain independence and return home safely.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who excels in this role:

• Reports all pertinent observations and concerns to Charge Nurse/RN. Observations may include resident's physical appearance, attitude, response to medications and treatments and appetite.
• Provides direct resident care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating residents, assists in admission, discharge and transfer of residents, applies and monitors alarms, delivers resident nourishment, fills water pitchers and distributes mail, resident weights, vital signs, and intakes and outputs.
• Maintains an environment conducive to resident safety and recovery including but not limited to completing safety checks, keeping the department and resident rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment and complying with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Assists in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
• Documents all relevant information (ie. Vital signs) on appropriate forms.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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 we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state CNA license and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• All staff must maintain active BLS (Basic Life Support CPR and AED training) curriculum.
• Two years of acute care or one-year long-term care preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

" Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."