Nurse Technician (NT) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Nurse Technician (NT) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts and 2 Weekends per month with Holiday rotation
Up to $5,000 bonus for eligible candidates
Your experience matters
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint 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 a Nurse Technician (NT) 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
Join our 42-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU), where you will work alongside a skilled and compassionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Nurse Technician, you will play an important role in supporting nurses and the interdisciplinary care team while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The PCU cares for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of complex medical and surgical conditions, including cardiac patients requiring specialized monitoring and treatment. Team members have the opportunity to learn about advanced patient care, telemetry monitoring, post-surgical recovery, and the management of patients with specialized therapies and invasive lines.
Working collaboratively with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, Nurse Technicians assist with patient care activities, support patient safety initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of individualized care plans. This role provides excellent exposure to progressive and acute care nursing practices while building a strong clinical foundation for future career growth.
Our unit is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive team environment that values professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are seeking an opportunity to expand your healthcare experience while making a meaningful impact on patients and their families, we encourage you to apply and join our Progressive Care Unit team.
How you’ll contribute
A Nurse Technician (NT) who excels in this role:
- Participates in Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and cultural differences.
- Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in delivery of patient care.
- Orients patient and family to room and call bell.
- Upon admission, obtain initial vital signs, height and weight.
- Records daily I & O, vital signs, and food intake into the electronic medical record.
- Transports patients via appropriate means in a safe, dignified manner.Adheres to patient activity restrictions.
- Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and reports patient/family concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team members.
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 for full-time and part-time employees.
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 possess High School Diploma or GED. Additional requirements include:
Completion of Nurse Aide Program or experience in related field or will provide on the job education and training
Basic Life Support or acquire within 3 months of hire
One year of acute care or one-year long-term care experience preferred
Certification preferred
More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial 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.”