RN Ortho/Stroke/Trauma - Forbes Hospital

IntelliResume; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho/Stroke/Trauma unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in a fast-paced environment, delivering patient-centered care and leading nursing practice on the unit.

Candidate will hold PA RN licensure (or eNLC), CPR, and pass background clearances (Act 34/33/73, FBI). The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality initiatives in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license or multi-state licensure via eNLC required.
• CPR certification required.
• Background clearances: Act 34, Act 33, Act 73 and FBI fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and plan nursing care for individuals and families.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality improvement.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PA RN license or eNLC

CPR certification

Background clearances (Act 34/33/73/FBI)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Ortho/Stroke/Trauma unit at Forbes Hospital is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Monroeville, PA
• Facility: Forbes Hospital
• 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.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• 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.
• Participate in systematic peer review and seek feedback on practice.

Requirements

Education:

• Current State of PA RN licensure or 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 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 transforming the future of healthcare by providing effective services to patients and communities while fostering an inclusive environment for their employees.