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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Registered Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMeyersdale, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must have a current state registered nurse license and graduate from an accredited nursing school.
  • A minimum of 1 year working in a clinical setting is preferred.
  • Complete a basic dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.
  • Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in teamwork and hospital initiatives to promote patient safety and quality of care.
  • Serve as a positive, engaged member of the patient’s care team.
  • Coordinate the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care while respecting patients’ spiritual and cultural differences, in accordance with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing licensure requirements and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice, in collaboration with the RN Charge Nurse.
  • Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities.
  • Work as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department and float between the Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical unit, taking assignments for observation, inpatient, or post-acute Swing Bed patients.
  • Perform a purposeful bedside shift report every shift according to best-practice guidelines to provide a safe and accurate handoff.
  • Use teach-back with patients in plain language to confirm their understanding of instructions or teaching and promote patient safety.
  • Perform hourly rounding or confirm that a designee has completed hourly rounding with safety checks, such as ensuring the bed alarm is activated.
  • Maintain patient experience targets for nursing communication, staff responsiveness, medication communication, discharge information, and transition of care.
  • Maintain proficiency in all aspects of the electronic medical record and barcode medication administration.
  • Care for patients seeking emergency medical care in the Critical Access Hospital setting when assigned to the Emergency Department.
  • Apply knowledge of EMTALA, basic emergency care under the direction of the Emergency Department physician, and emergency resuscitation procedures.
  • Understand Acute Ready Stroke hospital roles and responsibilities.
  • Understand Chest Pain Accreditation requirements and provide early heart attack care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certification from the American Nurses Association in an Emergency Room or geriatrics subspecialty 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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