Nurse Technician - Palliative Care/Med Surg

Nursing Technician Palliative Care/Med Surg
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month with Holiday rotation

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

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 Nursing Assistant (NA) 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 Palliative Care-Med-Surg unit consists of a nice mix of experienced and newer staff. We are known for our great teamwork and compassionate nurses. We self-schedule with the manager adjusting as needed to provide consistent coverage on the unit. We get many great comments from patients, families and float staff that are on the unit. The manager strives to provide a nice family balance to provide a great place to work for the employees that work on the unit. We have all core staff, no agency or contracted staff with help occasionally from the hospital float pool. We have a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio of nurse to patient. We have staff meeting party days every month and every other month out of work get togethers.

How you'll contribute

A Nursing Assistant (NA) who excels in this role:

• Participates in Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences.
• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in delivery of patient care.
• Orients patient and family to room and call bell.
• Upon admission, obtain initial vital signs, height and weight.
• Records daily I & O, vital signs, and food intake into the electronic medical record.
• Transports patients via appropriate means in a safe, dignified manner. Adheres to patient activity restrictions.
• Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and reports patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team members.

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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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 possess High School Diploma or GED. Additional requirements include:

• Completion of Nurse Aide Program or experience in related field or will provide on the job education and training
• Basic Life Support or acquire within 3 months of hire
• One year of acute care or one-year long-term care experience preferred
• Certification preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

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.