Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Cath Lab 
Job Type: Full-time| 4 10hr shifts, on call, weekends and holidays

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

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 

Cardiac catheterization /EP lab is a very busy place. We provide cardiac catheterization with stents and shockwave, CSI, Rota bladder, Laser, Impalla and balloon pump procedures, TEE, ablations and Cardioversions. We have same day discharge procedures that the patients will recover for 4 hours and if they meet discharge criteria, may go home. Our schedule is published one month at a time. Staff for the cardiac catheterization lab work 4 - (10-hour) shifts, on call time daily, for weekends or holidays also. On call is 2-3 days per week and every 3rd weekend, this may vary depending on vacations, etc. Conemaugh Hospital has chest pain accreditation status; therefore, we have STEMI call 24/7, 7 days per week. Staff for EP work 5 -(8-hour) shifts, no on call time, no weekends, or holidays. We prefer 2 + years' experience with ER, ICU, PCU/telemetry

How you'll contribute 

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

• Coordinates the Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patients' spiritual and cultural differences

• Considers factors related to safety and effectiveness of and cost in planning and delivering patient care

• Initiates individualized patient and family teaching.

• Administers medication including initiation and maintenance of IV therapy

• Implements physician orders and records verbal orders.

• Makes decisions and judgements in preventing, analyzing, and resolving patient care concerns.

• Reports patient status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes

• Maintains competency in Pain Assessment and management of pain.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.

• Exhibits flexibility in scheduling given the urgent case nature as well as participates in the on call coverage of the STEMI Team. 

• Attends and participates as a minimum requirement of 6 Staff meetings annually.   Reads and signs off all staff meeting minutes of meetings not attended.

• Participates in Performance Improvement based activities and hospital based as directed

• Commits to Service Excellence and continually strives toward achievement of the Standards of Care.

• Demonstrates ability to adapt to various age specific patient populations.

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 associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

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

• Critical Care Course or completed within 6 months

• CPR certification and ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months

• One year nursing experience

• Arrhythmia course and critical care course or obtained within one year

• One year nursing experience in cath lab preferred

• RCIS Certification 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.