Step-Down RN (PCU/Telemetry RN - PRN/Day Shift)

Emerus; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Nurse for their small-format hospital. The role involves providing proficient nursing care, evaluating patient conditions, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma along with necessary certifications and experience in critical care settings.

Benefits

Night/Weekend shift differentials

401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE)

Paid Employee Referrals

FREE Parking

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU or related healthcare positions.
• Fluency in English required; both written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate patient care.
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Nursing

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification (preferred)

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS: Inpatient Nurse (PCU/Step-Down/Tele RN - PRN/Day Shift)

SHIFT: Day Shift (7A-7P)

JOB TYPE: PRN/Casual

FACILITY TYPE:18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE of eligibility), Paid Employee Referrals! FREE Parking!

LOCATION: Hempfield: 6321 Route 30, Greensburg, PA 1560

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication