RN - 9N Neuro (Full Time), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the 9N Neuro unit at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. The role focuses on acute CVA/TIA and various neurology diagnoses, with opportunities to advance in non-surgical and post-operative care.

Responsibilities include leading nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety. Required PA RN licensure (or eNLC), CPR, and background clearances; experience in specialty areas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or eNLC required.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health 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.
• Provide feedback on clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and quality improvements.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient conditions and outcomes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Education

PA RN licensure (PA) or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the 9N Neuro unit at St. Vincent Hospital provides specialized care for acute CVA/TIA patients and a variety of neurology-based diagnoses. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to enhance their skills in both non-surgical and post-operative care.

Highlights

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

What You’ll Do

• Assess human responses 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.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• 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.
• Assess and document changes in patient conditions.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.

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 by providing effective services to patients and communities.