Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Lifepoint Health Careers Johnstown, PA, US

$56.94 / hour

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Float Pool
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and rotating Weekends and holidays per month

Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidates

Increased RN Float Team Flat Rate $56.94 per hour!

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

Join a team of experienced, positive, and adaptable nurses who are essential in supporting the hospital's dynamic needs. This role offers more than traditional floor nursing, with opportunities to work across multiple units, expand your skillset, and help mentor and onboard new staff. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, team-focused culture that values flexibility, support, and continuous professional growth.

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. Participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
Implements the interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaborate with members of the Patient Care Team.
Collaborates with physician as part of Interdisciplinary Team.
Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes patient assessment and reassessment, reports changes to the Physician.
Demonstrates annual RN competencies and specialized competencies as identified.
Completes annual required education and CPR.
Obtains and maintains ACLS
Completes yearly medication and dysrhythmia examination with a passing score greater than 86% Maintains accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing following the flexible-staffing plan.
Attends and participates as a minimum requirement 6 staff meetings annually, as defined by Manager. Reads all staff meeting minutes.
Maintains proficiency in all aspects of Conemaugh Connect Bar Code medication administration, and in all aspects of Conemaugh Connect powered by Epic.
Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes. Active participant in a team pertaining to the current nursing strategic plan.
Commits to Common Ground Code of Conduct.
Actively participates in Patient Satisfaction initiatives.
Attends educational sessions as directed by the nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment.Timely renewal of PA State RN licensure.
Participates in own professional development maintaining required competencies unique to Nursing float team such as Death Pronouncement, HIV source counselling, hourly face to face assessment of patients demonstrating need for behavioral restraint.
Staffs the overflow unit in accordance with Capacity Management policy and procedure.
Initiates the electronic CORE Measure Assessment Tool and the appropriate daily CORE Measure Assessment documentation (Heart Failure, AMI, Pneumonia, Stroke, Surgical Care Improvement, VTE, and Immunization), assess patient daily.
Completes the Transition of Care; documentation to include the Physician Orders Sheet (Transition of Care for Home or PFC or Transition of Care for Skilled, Intermediate, LTAC OR Acute Care Rehab), discharge instructions and medication reconciliation. Completes the AVS.
Completes Transfer Consent to Acute Care Hospital, if the patient is being transferred acute.
Maintains yearly competency in Handle with Care.
Maintains competency in care of the peritoneal dialysis patient.
Works towards competency in NIH stroke assessment
Collaborates with nursing unit to maintain competencies specific to individual unit.
Maintains competency in IV therapy and blood administration. Proficiency in administering high risk medications.

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 degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

BSN Preferred
Critical Care Course, Advanced Trauma Course ATCN, PALS Preferred
5 years minimum RN experience, with 2 years acute medical-surgical care
Experience in cardiac monitoring, trauma, neuro, critical care, and IV Therapy Preferred
BLS
ACLS, NIH education and Basic Trauma Course within one year of start date
PALS, ATCN Advanced Trauma Course, Critical Care Course 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.

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Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team continuous quality improvement and problem-solving methods. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Ensures the maintenance of IV therapy standards of care and participates in the delivery of IV related therapy. Anticipates and identifies IV related complications based on knowledge of IV therapy and initiates appropriate actions. Demonstrates an ability to monitor peripheral and central IV lines. Serves as a member of the Code Team/Rapid Response Team. Assists physician with placement of central venous lines. Has knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the vascular system. Demonstrates technical competence in performing IV related procedures. Demonstrates the ability to successfully insert PICC catheters under the guidance of ultrasound. Other related duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. A Nursing refresher course may be required if employee hasn’t worked in an acute care setting for his / her most recent three consecutive years of professional employment. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. One (1) year medical-surgical experience. Previous venipuncture experience. License, Certification & Clearances Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required. Act 33 with renewal. Act 34 with renewal. Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment : Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x Extreme Cold x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x Use of Vibrating Tools x Operates Vehicle (Company) x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x x On-Call x x Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x Direct Patient Care x x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x Body Protection x x Latex Exposure x x Solvent Exposure x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure Chemo Units Chemo Units X all other Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x Standing x x Kneeling x x Squatting (Crouching) x x Twisting/Turning x x Keyboard/Computer Operation x x Gross Grasp x x Fine Finger Manipulation x x Hand/Arm Coordination x x Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) x 10# 50# Carry x 25# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x x Seeing Near w/Acuity x x Feeling (Sensation) x x Color Vision x x Hearing Clearly x x Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x x Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x Reaching Forward x x Lifting Floor to Knuckle x 10# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle x 50# Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder x 20# Lifting Shoulder to Overhead x 10# When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.