Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care Unit
Job Type: Full Time | Variable 8- & 12-hour shifts and every other weekend and holiday rotation No on-call 

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 

Our Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a 30-bed, hospital-based, short-term rehabilitation unit located at Memorial Medical Center. Patients receive daily skilled nursing care along with a minimum of two hours per day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, supporting a safe and efficient transition back home.

TCU features 24 patient rooms, including 18 private and 6 semi-private accommodations. Patients typically stay 10-12 days to recover strength and independence following surgery or acute illness. Common care needs include post-operative recovery, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, pain management, and education for new diagnoses.

Staffing & Support:

• Day Shift (7A): Typically staffed with 3-4 licensed nurses (mix of RNs and LPNs based on census) and 2-3 CNAs
• Night Shift (7P): Typically staffed with 2-3 licensed nurses (RN/LPN mix) and 2 CNAs
• Average daily census up to 24 patients

This unit offers a team-oriented environment focused on rehabilitation, patient education, and helping individuals regain independence and return home safely.

How you'll contribute 

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• Follows the plan of care established by the professional nurse and collaborates with member of the health care team.
• Recognizes, reports, and documents changes in the patient's condition.
• Observes and documents the patient's physiological condition such as appearance, vital signs, level of consciousness, or change in behavior and reports this to RN.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in carrying out and documenting all nursing interventions ordered by physician (i.e.: administration of medications, treatments, assistance with ADL; s etc.)
• Demonstrates patient's response to interventions carried out.
• Consistently provides and documents reinforcement of patient teaching.

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 have a current state LPN license and be a Graduate of a practical nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• CPR certification or completion upon hire
• One-year rehabilitation experience or one year of long-term care experience 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 Center is 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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.