Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Meyersdale Medical Center)
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month with rotating holidays

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Meyersdale 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

As part of our team, RNs are cross-trained in both Med-Surg and the Emergency Department, gaining a well-rounded clinical experience. We take pride in our close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where team members work well together and support one another every step of the way. As a smaller team, we offer a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and professional growth, allowing you to expand your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment where employees want to be and patients feel confident receiving care.

How you'll contribute

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

Engaged in every aspect of teamwork and hospital initiatives to promote patient safety and quality of care.
Positive, engaged member of the patient's care team.
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. Accomplished through collaboration with the RN Charge Nurse.
Commits to Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and patient responsibilities.
RN is trained to work as RN in the ER; Float RN between ER and Med/Surge; RN on Med/Surge taking patient assignment for observation/inpatient or (post-acute) Swing Bed patients.
Performs purposeful Bed Side Shift Report, according to best practice guidelines, every shift for safe and accurate handoff.
Teach Back with patients using plain language. Used to promote patient safety by confirming understanding by the patient as to what is being instructed or taught
Hourly Rounding performed by RN or confirm that designee has completed hourly rounding with safety checks. Safety Check example: bed alarm activated.
Patient Experience: maintain set targets for Communication with Nursing, Responsiveness of Hospital Staff, and Communication about Medications, Discharge Information, and Transition of Care.
Maintains proficiency in all aspects of EMR/Bar Code medication administration.
RN assigned in the ER cares for patients seeking emergent, medical care in the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting.
Knowledgeable in the following: EMTALA; basic emergency care under the direction of the ER physician; emergency resuscitation procedures.
Training and understanding of Acute Ready Stroke hospital roles and responsibilities;
Training and understanding of Chest Pain Accreditation. Trained in early heart attack care.

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 1-year working in clinical setting preferred
Completion of basic dysrhythmia course within 6-months of hire
Obtain ACLS, PALS within 6-months of hire.
Certification from ANA in sub-specialty ER, Geriatrics, preferred

More about Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital that has served the rural Meyersdale community for 70 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services close to home. Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center also provides primary care services, preventative care, and community education to the Meyersdale community through its Family Health Care Rural Health Clinic.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Meyersdale 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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