RN - PACU, Jefferson

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role assesses human responses and plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional who values patient safety and teamwork.

Highlights

• Location: Jefferson Hills, 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 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 create individualized 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 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 improving health outcomes and enhancing the patient experience through a collaborative approach.