RN - L&D (Full Time), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Erie, PA, is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit for a full-time role at St. Vincent Hospital. The nurse will assess and plan care, provide leadership in practice, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, family-centered patient care.

The position requires PA RN licensure or eNLC, CPR certification, and relevant background clearances; one year of maternal-child experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the eNLC is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate is required.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate is required.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Mentor teammates through role modeling and guidance to support patient care.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff capabilities.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care and health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Develop care plans using the nursing process and document changes in patient condition.
• Communicate compassionately with patients and families.

Skills

Leadership in practice

Mentoring

Nursing process

Education

RN licensure in PA or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery 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 in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent 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 building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in department-specific quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to develop patient care plans according to individual needs.
• 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: One year of experience in maternal child specialty preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: CPR certification required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Licenses & Certifications: Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Licenses & Certifications: 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 nine-hospital system, they are transforming the future of healthcare by providing effective services to customers, patients, and communities.