RN: Acute Care Leader & Patient Advocate

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks a registered nurse to join our hospital team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a designated patient group, coordinating with an interprofessional team to promote positive outcomes and efficient unit operation.

Key functions include maintaining clinical knowledge, adhering to therapeutic standards and infection control, documenting care, and supporting patients and families with education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved by AHA required.
• Nursing refresher course may be required if not in acute care within last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing education.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and medication administration protocols.
• Document patient care in medical records and communicate with care teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks a registered nurse to join our hospital team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a designated patient group, coordinating with an interprofessional team to promote positive outcomes and efficient unit operation.

Key functions include maintaining clinical knowledge, adhering to therapeutic standards and infection control, documenting care, and supporting patients and families with education and discharge planning.