RN - General Medical Surgical (NEW GRADS) Jefferson

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Medical Surgical unit at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. This full-time role is ideal for new graduates seeking a supportive environment to develop clinical skills.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering comprehensive nursing care, leading within a professional practice, mentoring teammates, and ensuring patient safety and quality initiatives. CPR certification is required, PA licensure or eNLC is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to team success through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• 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.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Education

Current PA RN license or multi-state licensure via eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the General Medical Surgical unit provides comprehensive nursing care for post-operative patients and those with various diagnoses. This role is ideal for new graduates looking to develop their skills 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 team success through role modeling and mentoring.


• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.


• 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.


• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family-centered.

Requirements

Education

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

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR certification required.


• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

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 services and fostering an inclusive environment for employees.