Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services
Job Type: Full-time Variable 12-hour shifts and rotate every other weekend and major holidays.

Up to $20,000 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 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

The Emergency Department is known for strong interdisciplinary collaboration and offers a fast paced environment that supports continual learning and clinical growth. Dedicated supervisory support is available 24/7, and the team consistently exceeds company benchmarks for ED operations and throughput.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Function as an independent practitioner providing care to patients of all ages including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Self-motivational skills, exhibits self-direction. Adheres to department policy in regard to customer satisfaction.
• Provides primary nursing care to all patients assigned, functioning within a team, throughout the length of stay in the department.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Notify family/S.O. of patient's progress and include them in plan of care, whether admitted or discharged.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional expertise, knowledge of DEM protocols and continuing education, i.e. CPR recertification, CEN, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS and Trauma Nurse credentialing. Maintains stroke education annually.
• Completes annual ESI triage modules.
• Maintains technical skills and expertise.
• Participates in bedside change of shift report.
• Assume responsibility for annual completion of required education, as well as any assigned mandatory educational requirements throughout the year.
• Completes departmental competencies.
• Attend programs related to trauma nursing as specified by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation standards.
• Maintain assessment, knowledge and intuition skills when treating all patients.
• Maintain departmental awareness, assessment and communication skills when performing Navigator role to ensure the safety and care of patients throughout the department and waiting areas.
• Practice Universal precautions.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.

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 RN license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

• ACLS within one year

• PALS within 3 years

• Actively pursuing CEN within 3 years

• 6-month acute care nursing experience and/or equivalent emergency medicine experience (CST, LPN, or Paramedic)

• Trauma Nurse Course 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 milestone-your 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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.