RN - Recovery Room (Full Time), St. Vincent

IntelliResume; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a fast-paced environment, with teamwork across disciplines.

The position is full-time, day shift with occasional evenings and on-call requirements, offering leadership opportunities and ongoing professional development within a nine-hospital system.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or valid multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred.
• CPR certification required; background clearances per PA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient response and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Offer both verbal and written feedback on clinical practice.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Promote patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Use the nursing process to implement care plans.
• Assess health status and determine care needs for individuals and families.
• Notify physicians of condition changes as needed.
• Commit to lifelong learning for self and others.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Delegation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Education

RN licensure (PA)

eNLC multi-state option

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Recovery Room at St. Vincent will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in a fast-paced critical care environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in collaborative settings and are committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift with occasional evenings and on-call requirements

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 peers with verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in department-specific quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status of individuals and families to determine care needs.
• Assess patient condition changes and notify physicians/supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous lifelong learning for self and others.

Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Certification in area of specialty preferred

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 commitment to inclusivity and professional growth for their employees.