Registered Nurse; RN - Med Surg​/ER

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Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg/ER (Meyersdale Medical Center) – Full‑time, variable 12‑hour shifts and 2 weekends per month.

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. RNs will be trained in both med‑surg and ER. We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and close‑knit team.

• Engaged in every aspect of teamwork and hospital initiatives to promote patient safety and quality of care.
• Positive, engaged member of the patient’s care team.
• Coordinates the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. Accomplished through collaboration with the RN Charge Nurse.
• Commits to Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities.
• RN is trained to work as RN in the ER; float RN between ER and Med/Surge; RN on Med/Surge taking patient assignment for observation/inpatient or (post‑acute) swing‑bed patients.
• Performs purposeful Bed Side Shift Report, according to best practice guidelines, every shift for safe and accurate handoff.
• Teach Back with patients using plain language, used to promote patient safety by confirming patient understanding of instructions.
• Hourly Rounding performed by RN or confirm that designee has completed hourly rounding with safety checks (e.g., bed alarm activated).
• Patient
  
  Experience:
  
  maintain set targets for Communication with Nursing, Responsiveness of Hospital Staff, and Communication about Medications, Discharge Information, and Transition of Care.
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of EMR/Bar Code medication administration.
• RN assigned in the ER cares for patients seeking emergent, medical care in the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting.
• Knowledgeable in EMTALA; basic emergency care under the direction of the ER physician; emergency resuscitation procedures.
• Training and understanding of Acute Ready Stroke hospital roles and responsibilities.
• Training and understanding of Chest Pain Accreditation. Trained in early heart attack care.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
• 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 a 401(k) retirement package with 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.

• Current state RN license and graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Minimum of 1‑year experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Completion of basic dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Certification from ANA in a sub‑specialty (e.g., ER, Geriatrics) preferred.

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is a 20‑bed critical access hospital that has served the rural Meyersdale community for 70 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers high‑quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services close to home. Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center also provides primary care services, preventative care, and community education through its Family Health Care Rural Health Clinic.

"Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Meyersdale 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."