RN - General Medical Surgical (Rotational) Jefferson

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

Job summary

Highmark Health in Jefferson Hills, PA, seeks a Registered Nurse in the General Medical Surgical unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients, aiming to provide high-quality care and foster a collaborative team environment.

The role requires PA RN licensure (or multi-state via eNLC) and CPR certification; preferred specialty certification. You will lead in a professional setting, document changes, and participate in interdisciplinary teams to improve patient

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure required (PA or eNLC multi-state).
• Preferred specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs 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 levels.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality initiatives.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Education

Current PA RN licensure or multi-state via eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the General Medical Surgical unit is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Highlights

• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
• Facility: Jefferson 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.
• 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 multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.

Experience:

• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

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 and a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth for their employees.