RN - Behavioral Health (Full Time, Weekends), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Geriatric Unit, caring for patients aged 65+ with acute psychiatric conditions.

You will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care; collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; promote patient safety; and document changes while pursuing ongoing professional learning. Active PA RN license, CPR, and required clearances are essential.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license and CPR certification.
• Experience in geriatric behavioral health preferred.
• Current clearances (Act 34/33/73) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Document changes in patient conditions and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Clinical leadership

Documentation accuracy

Education

PA RN licensure in Pennsylvania

CPR certification

Act 34/33/73 clearances

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Behavioral Health Geriatric Unit provides care for individuals aged 65 and over with acute psychiatric illnesses. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about mental health and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Weekends

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care.
• 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 conditions and notify appropriate personnel.
• Participate in professional development and continuous learning.
• Advocate for patients and resolve patient/family concerns.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current RN License in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances required.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They operate a 9-hospital system, transforming the future of healthcare through effective services to patients and communities.