Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative Care/Med Surg
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
You'll work on a 41-bed unit that cares for both palliative and medical-surgical patients.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 21
- Shift and hours
- Three 12-hour shifts · day shifts vary, primarily 7A; nights are consistent 7P Full-time nurses work three 12-hour shifts day shift options varying (primarily 7A) and night shift offered as consistent 7P schedules3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Palliative Care Unit · Hospital serving both palliative and medical-surgical patientspalliative and medical-surgical patients
- License
- RN license Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.current state RN license
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current state RN license Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Certification
- Basic Life Support certification
- Education
- bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school
Preferred
- Certification
- Oncology Nursing Certification once eligible Oncology Nursing Certification upon meeting eligibility preferred
- Experience
- experience in medical nursing and oncology nursing Experience in medical nursing and oncology nursing preferred
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Bonus
- Up to $20,000 bonus Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidateseligible candidates
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time staffMultiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insuranceLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- BenefitsShort- and long-term disability
- BenefitsPaid family leave and paid time off
- BenefitsTuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company matchHigher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- BenefitsFree gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programsfree gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancementOngoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Mental, physical and financial wellness programs
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- patient assessment and discharge planning Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning
- Day to day
- rounds with physicians Collaborates with physician during rounds
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching Initiates individualized patient and family teaching plan
- Day to day
- phone orders with read back records physician’s phone orders with read back
- Unit size
- 41-bed combined unit Our Palliative Care Unit is a 41-bed combined unit serving both palliative and medical-surgical patients.
- Weekends
- every other weekend Varied 12-hour shift, every other weekend and holiday rotation
- Holidays
- holiday rotation
- Details
- 420-bed Level 1 trauma hospital Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA
- Details
- Nurses have input into their work schedules giving nurses the opportunity to have input into their work schedules
- Details
- Six staff meetings a year are required Attends and participates as a minimum requirement six staff meetings annually.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s careers page.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative Care/Med Surg Job Type: Full time | Varied 12-hour shift, every other weekend and 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 Our Palliative Care Unit is a 41-bed combined unit serving both palliative and medical-surgical patients. The team is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that supports both patients and their families during complex and sensitive health journeys.
We offer flexible scheduling, giving nurses the opportunity to have input into their work schedules. Full-time nurses work three 12-hour shifts, with day shift options varying (primarily 7A) and night shift offered as consistent 7P schedules. Teamwork is at the core of our culture.
Our staff takes pride in delivering not only high-quality clinical care, but also empathy, compassion, and a listening ear to every patient and family member we serve. 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. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family, and caregivers Initiates individualized patient and family teaching plan Adheres to the 10 rights of medication administration Implements physician orders and records physician’s phone orders with read back Collaborates with physician during rounds Makes decisions and judgments in preventing, analyzing, and resolving patient care concerns Reports patient’s status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaborates with members of the Patient Care Team as needed Demonstrates and maintains annual competencies Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information Maintains accountability for appropriate staffing following the flexible-staffing plan Attends and participates as a minimum requirement six staff meetings annually. Reads all staff meeting minutes not attended and indicates review Maintains proficiency in Conemaugh Connect as applicable.
Participates in Process Improvement unit based activities and hospital based as directed Commits to Service Excellence and continually strives toward achievement of the Standards of Care Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights Initiates and updates plan of care as necessary Follows hospital policies with patients in isolation Attends educational sessions to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment. Timely renewal of PA RN license with completion of continuing education hours as required. Initiates CORE measure process as applicable Assure the completion of the Transition of Care documentation as relates to discharge to home, PCH, SNF, acute rehab, hospice Completes transfer consent as appropriate Performs 5 moments of hand hygiene Maintains competency of alternatives and use of restraints Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights Completes age specific competencies as directed 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 a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support certification Experience in medical nursing and oncology nursing preferred Oncology Nursing Certification upon meeting eligibility 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.”
What's around it?
Johnstown, PA
Living costs about 2% below the US average