Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

About the role

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Float Pool. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to build a broad clinical skill set by working across multiple units, including Med/Surg, ICU, and ER. Nurses gain exposure to diverse patient populations while remaining fully supported by a strong orientation and experienced clinical leaders. This position is ideal for nurses who value autonomy, adaptability, and continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Float to open positions in Med/Surg, ICU, and ER as needed.
• Document patient care given.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatments.
• Inform appropriate manager of any staffing, supply, or equipment needs not able to be met through routine procedures.
• Serve as a professional model for staff and a preceptor for new personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge and appropriate certification in area/s of present nursing practice.
• Provide quality care consistent with Hospital standards and participate in the Hospital's Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Develop a discharge plan with the physician, patient, and family and prepare the patient for discharge.
• Complete discharge instruction record as per physician direction and review information with patient/family to ensure knowledge of self-care in a timely manner.
• Complete transfer and obtain appropriate consents when a patient is transferred to another facility and give a complete report to the caregiver accepting responsibility for care.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in coordinating care, identifying needs, and making appropriate referrals.
• Administer medications and IV therapies accurately in a safe and effective manner, monitor effects, identify and report any adverse effects.
• Educate patients on new medications, provide information on the reason for the medication, and adverse effects to watch for.
• Accurately account for narcotics as per procedures and document all medications administered.
• Recognize errors and adverse reactions and report them in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Graduate of an RN program and hold a current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories.
• Associate's degree is required; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and/or Health Care Administration preferred.
• Three to five years' experience in nursing practice, preferably in Med/Surg, ICU, and ER.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or obtained within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 6 months.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability and paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.