Progressive Care RN: Lead Patient Care

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. The role focuses on comprehensive nursing care for patients with complex medical needs, emphasizing patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities include leading in clinical practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and promoting patient safety and quality initiatives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure or eNLC required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to develop patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Participate in systematic peer review and seek feedback on practice.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

PA RN licensure or eNLC

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. The role focuses on comprehensive nursing care for patients with complex medical needs, emphasizing patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities include leading in clinical practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and promoting patient safety and quality initiatives within a supportive environment.