RN - Medical Progressive Care, Jefferson

IntelliResume; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Jefferson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Progressive Care Unit in Jefferson Hills, PA. The role focuses on high-level cardiac monitoring and integrated patient care within a collaborative team, supporting compassionate communication with patients and families.

Highlights include a full-time schedule and a commitment to safety, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes in a demanding hospital environment.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure required, can be in ENLC.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/Act 33/Act 73 FBI background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition 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.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify relevant staff.
• Support compassionate, patient- and family-centered communication.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Current PA RN licensure or eNLC

Job description

The Registered Nurse in the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Jefferson Hospital provides high-level cardiac monitoring and integrated patient care for individuals with complex medical needs. This role is ideal for those who are committed to delivering exceptional nursing 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, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• 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.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Participate in systematic peer review and seek feedback on practice.
• 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) required.
• 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 dedication to inclusivity and employee growth.