RN Registered Nurse, PACU - West Penn

IntelliResume; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Pittsburgh, PA to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals and families. The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and compassionate, family-centered communication.

The position operates within a collaborative team and requires PA RN licensure with CPR and clearances. This opportunity aligns with Highmark Health's commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or active eNLC licensure required.
• Preferred certification in an area of specialty.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33 and Act 73 clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assess 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 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 develop patient care plans.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Promote compassionate communication that is patient- and family-centered.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered communication

Team collaboration

Nursing process

Education

PA RN licensure

eNLC multi-state licensure

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families. This role is ideal for those who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Highlights

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

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and implement nursing care plans.
• 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 develop 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:

• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current RN License in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances required.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and collaboration to improve health outcomes for the communities they serve.