RN - CDU (Full Time, Nights), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. This full-time night-shift role focuses on observation patients and delivering high-quality nursing care.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, lead in a professional setting, mentor others, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in safety and quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure required or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Mentor staff and model professional behavior.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Support patient safety initiatives and quality initiatives.
• Develop care plans using the nursing process.
• Document changes and notify appropriate personnel.
• Continuously evaluate patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety initiatives

Nursing documentation

Education

PA RN licensure

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit at St. Vincent Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring observation. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time, Nights

What You’ll Do

• Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to building the team by mentoring and role modeling.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams 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 condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Continuously evaluate patient and family satisfaction.

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. As part of a 9-hospital system, they focus on transforming healthcare by providing effective services to patients and communities while valuing inclusivity and professional growth for their employees.