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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse, Clinic ASU/PACU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeJohnstown, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an accredited nursing school is required.
  • A current state registered nurse license is required, and an active Pennsylvania registered nurse license (single-state or compact) is required. If relocating, the license must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
  • One year of acute care experience is required.
  • Trauma Nurse Course completion is required, or it must be acquired within three years.
  • CPR certification is required.
  • A basic dysrhythmia course, ACLS, Basic Trauma Nurse course, or Critical Care Course is required, or one must be acquired within one year.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care while respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences and complying with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing licensure requirements and the ANA Scope of Standards of Practice.
  • Assess patients throughout their stay and maintain a therapeutic partnership with patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Initiate individualized patient plans of care within the EPIC system (IPOC).
  • Collaborate with physicians as part of the interdisciplinary team and with members of the Patient Care Team.
  • Monitor patient conditions, complete assessments, and report abnormal findings to physicians.
  • Report patient status and anticipate situations that could prevent or minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.
  • Implement interventions identified in established plans of care.
  • Demonstrate annual competencies and complete annual required education, CPR, and ACLS requirements.
  • Complete yearly medication and dysrhythmia examinations with a passing score greater than 84%.
  • Read and complete a minimum of four age-specific competencies each year.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient, hospital, and employee-related information.
  • Maintain accountability and productivity for appropriate staffing by following the flexible-staffing plan.
  • Attend and participate in at least six staff meetings annually, or read all meeting minutes when unable to attend.
  • Maintain proficiency in Conemaugh Connect and EPIC.
  • Participate in process improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes.
  • Comply with the Code of Conduct and Commitments to Excellence; understand, communicate, and support the organization’s compensation philosophy, policies, plans, and programs.
  • Demonstrate understanding of patients’ rights and responsibilities.
  • Participate in developing and implementing unit-specific evidence-based initiatives to improve nurse-sensitive indicators.
  • Attend educational sessions as directed by the nurse manager to learn about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment, and renew Pennsylvania registered nurse licensure on time.
  • Perform proper hand hygiene.
  • Participate in orientation and provide in-service training and continuing education for department or service personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • ICU, emergency department, PACU, or ASU experience is preferred.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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