RN - Rehab (Full Time, Nights), St. Vincent

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Rehab Unit at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and leadership within a collaborative clinical setting.

The position is full-time with night shifts, requiring PA licensure or eNLC, CPR, and required clearances. Certification in specialty area is preferred to support ongoing quality care and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure or eNLC active license required.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and quality improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Education

RN licensure (PA / eNLC)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Rehab Unit at St. Vincent Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from various conditions. This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who values teamwork and patient-centered care.

Highlights

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

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.
• 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 create individualized 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) required.
• 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. They focus on transforming the future of healthcare by providing effective services to patients and communities.