RN Behavioral Health Unit - Forbes Hospital

IntelliResume; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health Unit to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adults with mental health illnesses. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork.

You will provide leadership, collaborate on interdisciplinary teams, and promote patient safety while using the nursing process to develop comprehensive care plans. Active PA RN licensure or eNLC, CPR, and required background clearances are expected.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure or eNLC licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/Act 33/Act 73 FBI background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement nursing care for adults.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff levels.
• Provide verbal and written feedback on clinical practice.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Promote patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Use the nursing process to develop care plans.
• Monitor patient status and notify physicians as needed.
• Engage in peer review and seek feedback on practice.

Education

PA RN licensure or eNLC license

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Behavioral Health Unit at Forbes Hospital is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients with various mental health illnesses. This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who values teamwork and patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Monroeville, PA
• Facility: Forbes Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and implement 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.
• 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 and implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status data to determine patient care needs.
• Assess patient condition changes and notify the physician or supervisor.
• Participate in systematic peer review and seek feedback regarding practice.

Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

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. They focus on transforming the future of healthcare by providing effective services to patients and communities while fostering an inclusive environment for employees.