RN PCU, Forbes Hospital

IntelliResume; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to support patients transitioning from ICU, focusing on trauma, cardiac, and stroke care.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; provide leadership in a professional practice setting; delegate tasks; participate in interdisciplinary teams; promote patient safety and quality initiatives; and documentation of patient status to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure (or eNLC) required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient 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.
• 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.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Participate in professional development and peer review.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Education

PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure (eNLC)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Forbes Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care for patients transitioning from the ICU, focusing on trauma, cardiac, and stroke patients. This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Highlights

• **Location:** Monroeville, PA
• **Facility:** Forbes 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.
• 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 professional development and peer review.

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.
• 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 healthcare services for patients and communities while valuing inclusivity and professional growth opportunities for employees.