Registered Nurse Medical Unit Full Time Night Shift

Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) - (Nason Medical Center) \n Job Type:Full Time | Varied shifts+ rotating weekends/holidays. \Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidates \Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part ofLifepoint 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 tomaking 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. \We pride ourselves on a culture where team members consistently support one another to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. \We have multiple RN openings across a variety of departments, including but not limited to: \We currently have RN openings in: \Medical-Surgical \n ICU \n Cath Lab \n Emergency Services \Apply today to connect with a recruiter and learn more about current opportunities, department-specific openings, scheduling options, and career growth opportunities within our organization. \ARegistered Nurse (RN), who excels in this role: \Demonstrated effective utilization of nursing process as basis for nursing practices. \Develops an individualized care plan to meet the patient's physical, emotional and psychological needs of each patient. \Plans appropriate nursing intervention, regularly evaluates the patient's response to care and regularly reviews and updates to reflect changing needs. \Develops a discharge plan with the physician, patient, and family and works to prepare patient for discharge. \Completes discharge instruction record as per physician direction and reviews information with patient/family to assure knowledge of self-care in a timely manner. \Completes transfer and obtains appropriate consents when patient is transferred to another facility and gives complete report to care giver whowill be accepting responsibility for care of patient. \Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating care, identifying needs and making appropriate referrals. \Demonstrate clinical competence in caring for patients and provides care according to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of practice. \Administer medications and IV therapies accurately in a safe and effective manner, monitors effect identifies and reports any adverse effects. \Accurately accounts for narcotics as per procedures and documents all medications administered. \Functions according to the State Nurse Practice Act and delivers care that is consistent with the policies, procedures and standards ofConemaugh Nason Medical Center. \Demonstrates understanding of hospital infection control procedures and utilizes appropriate handwashing and universal precautions at all times. \Promptly answers patient call lights and fulfills patient request as soon as possible. Makes patient rounds hourly and as needed to assess patient needs. \Maintains patient care equipment, reports malfunctions and requisitions service appropriately. \Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with patients, family members and other members of the health care team to maintain an environment in which staff work together. \Communicates pertinent patient care information at the change of shift via BSSR. \Communicates significant changes in patient's condition to the team leader, physician and supervisor in a timely manner. \Monitors patients hourly or every 2 hours. \Regularly reports complaints of patients, visitors and physicians through personal action or referral to a higher authority. \Completes and documents performance improvement activities, participates in problem identification and carries out actions to improve patient care. \Functions independently by demonstrating responsibility for the delivery of care to all assigned patients on the unit. \Directs, supervises and evaluates care delivered by ancillary staff members. Serves as a professional role model for staff and a preceptor for new personnel.\Manages conflict and frustration in a positive and constructive manner and accepts constructive criticism regarding own nursing judgments or actions. \Utilizes appropriate lines of authority within the organizational structure. \Demonstrates competence in assessing patient care needs and utilizing appropriate staff to provide for patient care. \Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment by keeping patient rooms and nurses' station clean, safe, uncluttered, and free of unneeded supplies/equipment. \Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional standards. \Maintains current knowledge in area/s of present nursing practice, appropriate certification and completion of competencies for assigned unit. \Demonstrates understanding of emergency and internal/external disaster plans as evidenced by appropriate response to these situations. \Positively impacts and improves nursing practice (e.g. serving on team, assisting with development/revision of departmental standards) through proactive action. \n We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. 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). \n Applicants should be graduates of an RN program and hold a current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories. a Bachelor's degree is preferred. \Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required. \More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center \Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Conemaugh Nason Medical Centeris 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 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. \