RN - Behavioral Health, Jefferson

IntelliResume; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health for Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care within a team-based environment.

Responsibilities include leading nursing practice, developing care plans, and participating in interdisciplinary teams to improve safety and quality. Must maintain PA RN licensure or eNLC, CPR, and background clearances.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA RN licensure or eNLC multi-state licensure.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/33 and FBI background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs 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 verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in department-specific quality initiatives.
• Develop patient care plans using the nursing process.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Assess patient condition changes and notify the physician or supervisor.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Education

PA RN licensure or eNLC

Tools

CPR certification

Clearances Act 34/33/FBI

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health at Jefferson provides comprehensive nursing care for individuals facing mental health crises. This role is ideal for compassionate nurses who excel in a team-oriented environment and are committed to patient safety and quality care.

Highlights

• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
• Facility: Jefferson 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 verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in department-specific quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to develop patient care plans according to individual needs.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Assess patient condition changes and notify the physician and/or supervisor.
• 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)

Experience:

Preferred certification in area of specialty

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPR certification required
• 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 by providing effective services to patients and communities. They value inclusivity and offer growth and educational opportunities to their employees.