RN - CPG Vascular Surgery
LifePoint Health
Conemaugh Physician Group is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse on daylight for Vascular Surgery (located directly in the hospital) in Johnstown, PA. Registered nurse with clinical expertise in vascular disease to assist providers with medical vascular patient management, including patient triage and assessment with goal of achieving positive patient outcomes and efficient resource utilization.
*Who We Are:*
People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.
*Where We Are:*
The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living, and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.
*Why Choose Us:*
* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
* Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
* Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
* And much more…
*Essential Responsibilities:*
Obtains and records vitals.
Evaluates, plans and administers nursing care to patients in office setting as ordered by physician.
Demonstrated knowledge of venipuncture, injections and phlebotomy.
Provides prescribed medication or treatment and helps physician during exams/treatment including wound care.
Reports patient status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes or less than optimal
outcomes.
Monitors and records patient condition and outcomes and notifies physician when appropriate.
Maintains advanced clinical vascular skills.
Utilizes expert clinical decision-making.
Identifies educational needs of patients/families and collaborates with nurses and other health care professional to meet those needs.
Implements physician orders and records physician’s verbal orders.
Provides patient assessment during patient testing.
Assists with facilitation of scheduling of diagnostic studies and works with insurance companies to obtain authorizations.
Collaborates with other disciplines to achieve outcome.
Works with Medical Director and providers of clinic to establish goals to achieve desired outcomes; implements plan of care and evaluates
patient response.
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and ability to change in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Calls patients with results of vascular testing as needed.
Refills patient medications electronically or via telephone.
*Job Qualifications:
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*Education:*
*Required: *Graduate of an approved school of nursing. **
*Experience:*
*Required:*Minimum of three**years' experience.
*Preferred:*Experience in acute vascular care. **
*Certification/Licensure/Registration:*
*Required:*
Current PA RN license.
BCLS and ACLS (within one year.)
*Skills and Abilities:*
Skilled at understanding and applying patient age specific needs.
Skilled at demonstrating and implementing all core and job specific competencies/behaviors.
Ability to think critically, skilled at problem solving and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills.
*EEOC Statement:*
/Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law./
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *RN - CPG Vascular Surgery*
**Location:** *Pennsylvania-Johnstown*
**Requisition ID:** *7479-9194*
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