Registered Nurse; RN Transitional Care Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit

Job Type: PRN | Variable 8- & 12-hour shifts l Rotating Weekend & holidays

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of , 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

TCU is a 30-bed short-term skilled hospital-based rehab unit ients receive daily nursing care and a minimum of two hours/day of PT, OT, & SLP. TCU has 24 patient rooms, 18 private and 6 semi-private. Patients come for 10-12 days to recover, get stronger, and go home. Patients come to rehab at TCU for post-op care, wound care, teaching/training for new diagnoses, IV therapy, pain & chronic illness management.

Census up to 24:

7A = 3-4 licensed nurses - generally 2-3 RNs and 1-2 LPNs depending on census; 2-3 CNAs.

7P = 2-3 licensed nurses - RN/LPN combination; 2 CNAs

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• 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.

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

· 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

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