RN (Casual)- Inpatient Surgical Unit, AHN Wexford

IntelliResume; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Wexford, PA is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Surgical Unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, leadership in a professional setting, and compassionate communication with patients and families. PA RN licensure or eNLC is required, with CPR certification and background clearances as standard prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Nursing assessment and care planning competencies.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to evaluate clinical care.
• Documentation of patient status and physician notifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and plan 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.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient plans of care.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify physicians as necessary.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

PA RN licensure / eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Inpatient Surgical Unit at AHN Wexford is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who values teamwork and patient safety.

Highlights

• Location: Wexford, PA
• Facility: AHN Wexford
• Schedule: Part-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan 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.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient plans of care.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify physicians as necessary.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

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

• 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. They focus on improving health outcomes and enhancing the patient experience through innovative solutions and dedicated service.