RN - PACU (Part Time), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health's St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA seeks a Part-time Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. You will assess patients recovering from surgery, lead care teams, mentor staff, and ensure safety and quality through the nursing process and effective communication with families.

This role requires PA RN licensure or eNLC, CPR certification, and mandated clearances. A specialty certification is favored to support high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through eNLC.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.
• CPR certification is required.
• Act 34, Act 33 and Act 73 background clearances are required.
• FBI fingerprinting clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Mentor staff and support team success.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and quality efforts.
• Develop patient care plans using the nursing process.
• Document changes and notify relevant personnel.
• Participate in peer review and seek practice feedback.
• Communicate compassionately with patients and families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical leadership

Patient communication

Education

PA RN licensure or eNLC

Tools

CPR certification

Background clearances

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at St. Vincent provides critical care for patients recovering from surgery. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Part-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to team success through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• 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. 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.