RN - Oncology, Jefferson

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

Job summary

Highmark Health in Jefferson Hills, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse in Oncology to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervise LPN duties, participate in interdisciplinary teams, and promote safety and quality improvements. Current PA RN licensure and CPR are required, with background clearances and oncology certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or active eNLC multi-state license.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances required.
• Certification in area of oncology or specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan nursing care for individuals or families.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Supervise, delegate, and evaluate assigned LPN scope of practice.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient and family centered.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN licensure

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in Oncology at Highmark Health is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who values teamwork and patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
• Facility: Highmark Health
• Schedule: Full-time

What You\'ll Do

• Assess human responses and plan nursing care for individuals or families.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Supervise, delegate, and evaluate assigned LPN scope of practice.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• 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) required.

Experience:

• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate 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 professionals.