RN - Clinical Decision Unit 2 (CDU 2, NEW UNIT) (NEW GRADS) Jefferson

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Jefferson Hills, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit 2 (CDU 2), providing care for patients with expected stays under 24 hours. The role is ideal for new graduates seeking a supportive environment and hands-on mentorship within an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess and plan nursing care, lead in a professional setting, delegate tasks, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• New Grad welcomed to CDU 2 with mentorship and support.
• CPR certification and required background clearances (Act 34/33/73).

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance to peers.
• 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 assess patient reports/records for changes in condition.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Team leadership

Mentoring

Delegation

Education

PA RN license or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The RN in the Clinical Decision Unit 2 (CDU 2) will provide high-quality care for patients with an expected stay of less than 24 hours, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for new graduates looking to start their nursing careers in a supportive environment.

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.
• Contribute to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance to peers.
• 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 assess patient reports/records for changes in condition.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Education: Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Experience: New Grad
• 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.