RN - CNICU (Full Time, Weekends), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit (CNICU) in Erie, PA at St. Vincent Hospital. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation of cardiac patient care with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include leadership, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring continuous improvement in patient outcomes. Required PA RN licensure and CPR, with relevant hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team 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.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Advocate for patients and resolve patient/family concerns.

Skills

Assessment planning

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

PA RN license or eNLC

CPR certification

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit (CNICU) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients with a wide range of cardiac and medical diagnoses. This role is ideal for nurses who are committed to providing high-quality care and promoting patient safety.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Weekends

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team 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.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Advocate for patients and resolve patient/family concerns.

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:

• Current RN License in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As part of a nine-hospital system, they focus on transforming the future of healthcare through effective services and a commitment to inclusivity and employee growth.