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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJohnstown, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must have a current state Registered Nurse license.
  • An associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school is required.
  • An active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, either single-state or compact, is required; relocating applicants must update the license to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required within one year.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within three years.
  • Applicants must actively pursue Certified Emergency Nurse certification within three years.
  • Six months of acute care nursing experience and/or equivalent emergency medicine experience as a CST, LPN, or Paramedic is required.
  • The nurse must be able to provide care to patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatrics.
  • The nurse must maintain knowledge of emergency department protocols and technical skills, and complete annual stroke education, annual ESI triage modules, departmental competencies, and required annual and assigned education.
  • The nurse must attend trauma nursing programs specified by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation standards.
  • The nurse must practice universal precautions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent primary nursing care to assigned patients of all ages throughout their stay in the emergency department, functioning within a team.
  • Follow department policy regarding customer satisfaction and demonstrate accountability and professionalism.
  • Notify family members or significant others of patient progress and include them in the plan of care, whether the patient is admitted or discharged.
  • Maintain professional expertise and knowledge of emergency department protocols, including continuing education and relevant certifications and credentials.
  • Participate in bedside change-of-shift reports.
  • Maintain assessment, knowledge, and intuition skills when treating patients.
  • Maintain departmental awareness, assessment, and communication while performing the Navigator role to support patient safety and care throughout the department and waiting areas.
  • Promote continuous quality improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of a Trauma Nurse Course 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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