RN - Medical Progressive Care (Rotational) Jefferson

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. The role focuses on comprehensive nursing care for patients with complex medical needs, emphasizing patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities include leading in clinical practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and promoting patient safety and quality initiatives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure or eNLC required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status 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.
• 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.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

PA RN licensure or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Jefferson Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care for patients with complex medical needs, including respiratory and heart failure. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to patient-centered care and teamwork.

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 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).

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. The organization is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients, and communities.