Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (BH)

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center • Full-time • US, PA, Johnstown, 15905, PA, United States • 22h ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Job Type:Full-time | Variable 12-hour Shift rotate every other weekend and major holidays.

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

The Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 29-bed locked unit. The unit provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals between the ages of 18-59. Individuals over the age of 59 are evaluated for admission on an individual basis. Patients admitted to the unit have a primary DSM 5 diagnosis/es. However, patients may also have additional diagnoses, including, but not limited to Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, medical comorbidities, etc. Patients must be medically stable as a criteria for admission. Safety practices include 15-minute safety checks, staff monitoring of all community areas and staff presence during meals and visiting hours. Nursing care, daily psychiatric assessments, therapy and medication management are provided to meet the emotional, behavioral, physical, cultural, educational and spiritual needs of the adult patient population. The nurses work 12-hour shifts (7A & 7P). There is great teamwork among the staff.

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 treatment plan.
Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration.
Collaborates with physician aspart 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 collaborate with members of the Patient Care Team.
Demonstrates and completes competencies.
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 6 staff meetings annually.Reads all staff meeting minutes.
Maintains proficiency in Conemaugh Connect as applicable.
Participates in Process Improvement unit based activities and hospital based activities as directed.
Commits to Service Excellence and continually strives toward achievement of the Standards of Care.
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and patient responsibilities.
Actively participates with the development and implementation of unit specific evidenced-based initiatives to improve the outcome of nurse sensitive indicators.
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.
Read and complete a minimum of 4 age specific competencies annually.
Perform 5 moments of hand hygiene.
Assure the completion of the transition of care documentation as related to discharge to home, PCH, SNF, etc.

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 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 preferred
Dysrhythmia Certification 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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