LifePoint Health
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Observation Assistant (OA) Float Pool Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month with Holiday rotation
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Your experience matters
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health, 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 an Observation Assistant (OA) 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
** The Float Team at Conemaugh gives experienced nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest extent of their nursing license caring for a variety of patient populations. Assignments vary from day to day from Medical / Surgical assignments to Step-down (Surgical / PCU) to Behavioral Health. There also are opportunities to care for patients awaiting transfer to Med/Surg from our ER and ICU. Nursing Float assignments and provided education specialty areas include Palliative Care, Trauma, Surgery, Progressive Care/Telemetry, Neurology, Step-down ICU, and Behavioral Health. The float team leverages current communication and scheduling technology along with a large pool of staff to optimize schedule flexibility. Communication of daily float team assignments are easily accessible through available mobile applications on your handheld device.
How you’ll contribute
Observation Assistant (OA) who excels in this role:
· Observe the patient’s actions and behaviors to ensure patient safety
· Establish therapeutic relationships with patients/families and reports patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate treatment team members · Report any difficulties or concerns to the RN · Report significant changes in the patient’s behavior to the RN during the shift · Report signs of increasing agitation to the RN · Report to the RN at the end of shift – patient behavior, sleeping pattern, and other relevant information · Complete precautionary check within the ordered time · Ensure that comfort needs are met for patients in restraints and seclusion through direct communication with RN and/or NA /MHT **
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:** **
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Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period—tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.**
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Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.**
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Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.**
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Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
*What we’re looking for * Applicants should possessHigh School Diploma or GED. Additional requirements include:
· Current CPR
· One-year acute care setting or long-term care preferred
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More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospitalthat has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
EEOC Statement
“Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” //
Minimum Qualifications:
Required : High School Diploma or GED. Current CPR.
Job:
* Operations Support
Organization:
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Title:
Observation Assistant - Float Pool
Location:
Pennsylvania-Johnstown
Requisition ID:
7479-10086
Observation Assistant (OA) Float Pool Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month with Holiday rotation
**
Your experience matters
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health, 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 an Observation Assistant (OA) 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
** The Float Team at Conemaugh gives experienced nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest extent of their nursing license caring for a variety of patient populations. Assignments vary from day to day from Medical / Surgical assignments to Step-down (Surgical / PCU) to Behavioral Health. There also are opportunities to care for patients awaiting transfer to Med/Surg from our ER and ICU. Nursing Float assignments and provided education specialty areas include Palliative Care, Trauma, Surgery, Progressive Care/Telemetry, Neurology, Step-down ICU, and Behavioral Health. The float team leverages current communication and scheduling technology along with a large pool of staff to optimize schedule flexibility. Communication of daily float team assignments are easily accessible through available mobile applications on your handheld device.
How you’ll contribute
Observation Assistant (OA) who excels in this role:
· Observe the patient’s actions and behaviors to ensure patient safety
· Establish therapeutic relationships with patients/families and reports patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate treatment team members · Report any difficulties or concerns to the RN · Report significant changes in the patient’s behavior to the RN during the shift · Report signs of increasing agitation to the RN · Report to the RN at the end of shift – patient behavior, sleeping pattern, and other relevant information · Complete precautionary check within the ordered time · Ensure that comfort needs are met for patients in restraints and seclusion through direct communication with RN and/or NA /MHT **
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 — withmedical 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 * Applicants should possessHigh School Diploma or GED. Additional requirements include:
· Current CPR
· One-year acute care setting or long-term care preferred
**
More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospitalthat has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
EEOC Statement
“Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” //
Minimum Qualifications:
Required : High School Diploma or GED. Current CPR.
Job:
* Operations Support
Organization:
**
Title:
Observation Assistant - Float Pool
Location:
Pennsylvania-Johnstown
Requisition ID:
7479-10086