RN - Clinical Decision Unit 2 (New 10-bed Unit) Jefferson

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

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit 2 (CDU 2) at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients with an expected stay of less than 24 hours.

This full-time position requires PA RN licensure (or multi-state licensure via eNLC) and CPR certification, with opportunities to lead and collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or eNLC required.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing care needs and develop plans for patient care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Promote compassionate, patient- and family-centered communication.

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit 2 (CDU 2) at Jefferson is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients with an expected stay of less than 24 hours. This role is ideal for a collaborative team player who values high-quality patient 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 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 quality initiatives.


• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.


• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.


• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.


• 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.