Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

About the Role

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU, you will join a team driven by a commitment to prioritize well-being and provide exceptional care. This PRN (as needed) position requires a minimum of 30 hours per month, including one weekend per month and two holidays per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care to critically ill patients throughout their stay in the ICU, functioning within a team.
• Accurately identify arrhythmias and intervene according to established procedures; anticipate complications and communicate with physicians in a timely manner.
• Start IVs, administer medications and IV fluids, assess patient responses, and titrate dosages as per physician orders.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the ICU and function as code nurse when applicable.
• Manage critically ill patients during transfers to other departments or healthcare facilities, providing appropriate reports for continuity of care.
• Regularly test monitoring equipment and alarm systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the location, care, and operation of all ICU equipment.
• Apply appropriate safety precautions (e.g., with invasive lines, during defibrillation) and utilize infection control practices to minimize nosocomial infections.
• Participate in special procedures and examinations performed by physicians, preparing patients and providing emotional support as required.
• Consistently assess nursing care in critical care areas and identify problems or needs for improvement.
• Assess patient conditions using the nursing process and professional judgment to individualize care.
• Document observations, interventions, medications, and treatment therapies.
• Assess patients' immediate needs and prioritize care upon arrival; obtain pertinent patient history.
• Notify family or significant others of patient progress and include them in the plan of care when applicable (e.g., minors or POAs).
• Participate in bedside change-of-shift reports.
• Maintain standards of critical care nursing practice.
• Continuously assess and improve the performance of care and service provided.
• Orient and mentor new team members in the department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an RN program with an active Pennsylvania RN license (single-state or compact) or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories. If relocating, the license must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) required within 1 year of hire.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and paid time off: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About the Facility

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital serving rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for over 121 years. The hospital features a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab and offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services. As an accredited chest pain center, it provides 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive outpatient services, imaging, diagnostics, and specialty care. Conemaugh Nason is a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, delivering high-quality care to patients.