RN - ICU, Jefferson

IntelliResume; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. The role involves critical care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading professional practice, delegating tasks, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and promoting patient safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Preferred certification in area of specialty
• CPR certification required
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• 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 develop 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient-centered care

Education

PA RN licensure (or multi-state licensure via eNLC)

CPR certification

Act 34 Background Clearance

Act 33 Background Clearance

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance

Job description

The Registered Nurse in the ICU at Jefferson Hospital provides critical care to patients, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
• Facility: Jefferson Hospital
• Department/Unit: ICU
• 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 develop 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 through effective services and a commitment to inclusivity and employee growth.