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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month Holiday rotation

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 

Crichton Center is a 27-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit specializing in physical rehabilitation. Our team focuses on managing patients' medical conditions while providing the therapy and education needed to help them regain independence and return home safely.

While stroke care is our most common diagnosis, we treat a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex conditions. With the comprehensive services we provide, our patients have an average length of stay of approximately 14 days.

As our unit continues to grow, we are actively working toward expanding from 27 to 37 beds-offering exciting opportunities to be part of a dynamic and evolving team dedicated to patient-centered recovery.

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 patient's spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
• Initiates and updates individualized patient plan of care (IPOC), updates daily and as changes occur.
• Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
• Collaborates with physician, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy as part of Interdisciplinary Team.
• Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment and reassessment, reports changes to the Physician.
• Reports patient's status and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.
• Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaboration with members of the Patient Care Team.
• Demonstrates annual competencies.
• Completes annual required education and CPR.
• Attend CEP yearly and completes yearly medication examination with a passing score greater than 80%
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
• Maintains accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing following the flexible staffing plan.
• Attends and participates as a minimum requirement of 6 staff meetings annually.  Reads all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of the electronic medical record and Bar-Coded medication administration.
• Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes.
• Commitments to Service Excellence 
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and patient responsibilities.
• Actively participates with the development and implementation of unit specific evidence-based initiatives to improve the outcome of nurse sensitive indicators.
• Attends educational sessions as directed by the Manager of Patient Care Services to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment. 
• Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure.
• Completes Transfer Consent to Acute Care Hospital, if the patient is being transferred to another Acute Care Hospital.
• Performs the moments of hand hygiene.

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: 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 renewal every 2 years

       1-3 years experience in medical/surgical or rehab setting preferred

       IV proficient 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.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.