Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Surgery (CPG)

Lifepoint Health Careers Johnstown, PA, US

Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Surgery (CPG)
Job Type: Full-time | Monday - Friday, daylight. No holidays/no weekends.

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Physicians Group 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

Join Our Vascular Surgery Team!

Become part of a thriving, patient-focused vascular surgery practice where you will work alongside two physicians and three advanced practice providers dedicated to delivering exceptional care. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated healthcare professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced outpatient setting and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

In this role, you will:

Serve as a key point of contact for patients through the nurse line and MyChart.
Manage prescription refill requests and medication-related communications.
Assist with minor wound care and office-based procedures, including cath pulls.
Coordinate and place physician orders.
Review and process patient referrals to support continuity of care.
Collaborate closely with providers and the care team to deliver high-quality, efficient patient care.

Why Join our Team?

Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
No evenings, weekends, or holidays
37.5-hour work week
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to build strong patient relationships and contribute to outstanding vascular care

How you'll contribute

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

Obtains and records vitals
Evaluations, plans and administers nursing care to patients in office settings as ordered by provider
Demonstrated knowledge of venipuncture, injections and phlebotomy
Provides prescribed medication or treatment and helps physician during exams/treatment including wound care
Reports patient status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes or less than optimal outcomes
Monitors and records patient condition and outcomes and notifies physician when appropriate
Maintains advanced clinical vascular skills.
Utilizes expert clinical decision-making.
Identifies educational needs of patients/families and collaborates with nurses and other health care professionals to meet those needs.
Implements physician orders and records physician's verbal orders
Provides patient assessment during patient testing
Assists with facilitation of scheduling of diagnostic studies and works with insurance companies to obtain authorizations.
Collaborate with other disciplines to achieve outcome.
Works with Medical Director and providers of clinic to establish goals to achieve desired outcomes; implements plan of care and evaluates patient response.
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and ability to change in a dynamic environment
Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Calls patients with results of vascular testing as needed.
Refills patient medications electronically or via telephone.

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 graduate of an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

Minimum of three years' experience
Experience in acute cardiac care preferred
BCLS and ACLS (within one year)

More about Conemaugh Physicians Group

The medical group at Conemaugh Physicians Group is a team of established professionals at different practices in Johnstown and the surrounding area. The group has grown significantly in the past several years and continues to expand to meet local healthcare needs. Each practice is proud to offer top quality, comprehensive health care in a compassionate environment - close to home. We are committed to getting to know each patient as an individual in order to create a partnership in care designed around your specific needs.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Physicians Group 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.

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