RN - Clinical Decision Unit (Full Time), St. Vincent

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

Job summary

Highmark Health's St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients requiring observation who do not meet inpatient criteria.

You will provide leadership, participate in interdisciplinary teams, promote patient safety, and use the nursing process to develop and adjust care plans. This full-time, on-site role offers growth and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• 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.
• Assess patient condition changes and notify appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous lifelong learning.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Use of nursing process

Education

PA RN licensure

eNLC multi-state license

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit at St. Vincent Hospital is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients who require observation but do not meet inpatient admission criteria. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full-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.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• 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.
• Assess patient condition changes and notify appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous lifelong learning.

Education

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

Experience

• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

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. As part of a 9-hospital system, they focus on transforming the future of healthcare through effective services for patients and communities. They value inclusivity and offer growth and educational opportunities to their employees.