RN - ICU (New Grad) Jefferson

IntelliResume; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in the ICU at Jefferson Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients. This role is ideal for new graduates looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Based in Jefferson Hills, PA, the ICU team emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement as part of Highmark Health's clinical excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure (PA or eNLC) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/33/73 background clearances required.
• Preferred certification in specialty area.
• Inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Mentor and role model for the team.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff levels.
• Give feedback on clinical practice and performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Support patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Develop and update patient care plans using the nursing process.
• Evaluate patient health status and needs, including family satisfaction.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Mentoring

Clinical assessment

Education

RN licensure in PA / eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the ICU at Jefferson Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients. This role is ideal for new graduates looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

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.
• Contribute to team success through role modeling and mentoring.
• 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 develop patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Continuously evaluate patient and family satisfaction.

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
  • Prior inpatient hospital experience (PCT) preferred
• 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 by providing effective services to patients and communities.