Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center — Johnstown, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit Job Type : Full Time | Variable 8- & 12-hour shifts and every other weekend and holiday rotation No on-call 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 Our Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a 30-bed, hospital-based, short-term rehabilitation unit located at Memorial Medical Center. Patients receive daily skilled nursing care along with a minimum of two hours per day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, supporting a safe and efficient transition back home. TCU features 24 patient rooms, including 18 private and 6 semi-private accommodations. Patients typically stay 10-12 days to recover strength and independence following surgery or acute illness. Common care needs include post-operative recovery, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, pain management, and education for new diagnoses. Staffing & Support:
- Day Shift (7A): Typically staffed with 3-4 licensed nurses (mix of RNs and LPNs based on census) and 2-3 CNAs
- Night Shift (7P): Typically staffed with 2-3 licensed nurses (RN/LPN mix) and 2 CNAs
- Average daily census up to 24 patients
- Assesses needs of residents and establishes priorities for resident care based on medical and nursing diagnoses.
- Reassess and evaluate changes in resident's condition as well as reports and documents these changes.
- Assists with the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
- Assesses learning needs of residents and/or families.
- Provides teaching based on standardized teaching protocols in conjunction with the resident's plan of care.
- Evaluates outcomes of teaching residents and/or families.
- Documents pertinent data and/or relevant information in resident's medical record.
- In the absence of D.O.N., provides supervisory responsibilities including discipline, assignments, scheduling and evaluation of job performance.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding resident information.
- Accurately initiates and transcribes physicians orders in a timely manner.
- Administers medications in accordance with nursing policies and procedures and all applicable regulations.
- Assumes responsibility for initiating and monitoring IV therapy, etc.
- Participates in reviewing/revising unit philosophies and objectives, policy and procedure manuals, etc.
- Follows care plans to ensure that resident care needs are met.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize work with flexibility. Completes assigned work during shift in a timely, accurate manner.
- Establishes a plan of care on new admissions and updates it with changing needs/and/or conditions of the residents.
- 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.
- Active Pennsylvania RN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, the license must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- CPR Certification
- Two years of nursing experience preferred
- One year of long-term care experience preferred
- LTC experience preferred