Geriatric Behavioral Health RN: Lead Care & Growth

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Geriatric Unit, caring for patients aged 65+ with acute psychiatric conditions.

You will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care; collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; promote patient safety; and document changes while pursuing ongoing professional learning. Active PA RN license, CPR, and required clearances are essential.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license and CPR certification.
• Experience in geriatric behavioral health preferred.
• Current clearances (Act 34/33/73) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Document changes in patient conditions and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Clinical leadership

Documentation accuracy

Education

PA RN licensure in Pennsylvania

CPR certification

Act 34/33/73 clearances

Job description

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Geriatric Unit, caring for patients aged 65+ with acute psychiatric conditions.

You will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care; collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; promote patient safety; and document changes while pursuing ongoing professional learning. Active PA RN license, CPR, and required clearances are essential.