Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR)

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 10 or 8-hour Shifts, rotating weekends, holiday and On-call


Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidates

Schedule: A total of 10 days per 2 week pay period. Orientation is 4-6 months and is all daylight shift. 24hr trauma call shift, on call and weekends/holidays. Schedule is made to be fair with number of weekends and holidays staff take across all employee

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

Patient-centered environment with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams. Flexible scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shift options and variable shifts. Excellent work-life balance in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same. Huge perk is getting to know the surgeons here and being able to request them to care for family members etc.


How you'll contribute

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

• Assesses the needs of the patients and develops plan of care for the patient during their surgical intervention in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Understands and applies the principles of aseptic technique and peri-operative nursing.
• Provides complete and accurate documentation for all operative records within the electronic health record (op-time) system.
• Possesses knowledge and demonstrates the proper use, care and handling of all equipment, instruments and supplies within the operating room environment.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of patient
• Initiates and coordinates time out and supports all patient safety initiatives.
• Participates in teaching students, orientation of new personnel and providing continuing education for OR staff.
• Attends, participates and completes all required meetings, in-services and educational programs annually.
• Assesses, recognizes, records and reports to appropriate surgical team members all signs/symptoms or changes in patient's condition.
• Participates on committees and special assignments as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations such as AORN. Encouraged to seek certification as an operating room nurse.
• Maintains confidentiality with regards to patient/employee information.
• Supports and follows all AORN/AAMI/OSHA Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Maintains knowledge of disaster planning and can fulfill a role in specific disaster plans.
• Participates in reviewing revising the philosophies, objectives, procedure cards, policy/procedure, and job descriptions on a continual basis.
• Participates in quality control programs/ Follows Universal Precautions
• Commits to service excellence. Continually strives toward achievement of the CARING values and creating the Ideal Patient Experience.

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.
• CPR Certification
• One year minimum of nursing experience and/or equivalent surgical experience
• CNOR preferred
• Operating Room circulating nurse/ASC experience 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."

About Us

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.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.