RN - 6N Gen Med/Ortho (Full Time), St. Vincent

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks an Registered Nurse for the 6N Orthopedics and Med/Surg Unit in Erie, PA. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, leading care teams and supporting patient-centered, compassionate communication.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, safety initiatives, and commitment to ongoing professional growth within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and plan nursing care for individuals or families.
• 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 implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous lifelong learning.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Education

PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the 6N Orthopedics and Med/Surg Unit is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who values teamwork and patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan nursing care for individuals or families.
• 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 implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous lifelong learning.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Requirements

Education:

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPR certification required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As part of a 9-hospital system, they focus on transforming the future of healthcare through effective services for patients and communities.