RN (New Grads Only), Intermediate Care Unit - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA, part of Highmark Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. This role is suitable for new graduates seeking a supportive environment.

You will lead care planning, participate in interdisciplinary teams, document patient status, and promote safety and quality initiatives while supervising LPNs as needed. Current PA RN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearance certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and implement nursing care plans.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and quality initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned LPN scope of practice.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify physicians.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Leadership

Delegation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Clinical documentation

Care planning

Education

PA RN license / eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit at Forbes Hospital is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. This role is ideal for new graduates looking to start their nursing careers in a supportive environment.

Highlights

• **Location:** Monroeville, PA
• **Facility:** Forbes Hospital
• **Schedule:** Full-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and implement nursing care plans.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and quality initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned LPN scope of practice.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify physicians.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives.

Requirements

Education:

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPR certification required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearance certificates required.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving health outcomes and enhancing the patient experience through innovative solutions and dedicated staff.