Inpatient Nurse (PCU/Step-Down/Tele RN - Full-time Night Shift)

Emerus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in small-format hospitals. This role as an Inpatient Nurse involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care with a focus on comfort and safety. You will utilize your advanced nursing skills to provide age-specific care while adhering to strict infection control protocols. With a commitment to teamwork and diversity, you will thrive in an environment that values equity and individual contributions. If you have a passion for nursing and a desire to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Night/Weekend shift differentials

401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE!)

Paid Employee Referrals

FREE Parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of RN experience in Telemetry/ICU or related healthcare roles.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient nursing care and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Follow physician's orders and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Knowledge

Infection Control

Lab Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS: Inpatient Nurse (PCU/Step-Down/Tele RN - Full-time Night Shift)

SHIFT: Night Shift (7P-7A)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

FACILITY TYPE: 18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE!), Paid Employee Referrals! FREE Parking!

LOCATION: Brentwood: 3290 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families.
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments.
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document.
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions required.
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification).
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication.