The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.
Posted Sep 29 · 2 years of experience
Shift and hours
Day Shift
Unit and setting
PCU/Step-Down/Tele · Hospital Experience caring for higher-acuity inpatient patients in a fast-paced hospital environment, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
License
RN license Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, requiredCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions
Term
Per DiemPRN/Casual
Do you qualify?
License
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctionsCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
Certification
BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross
Certification
ACLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross
Education
Associate's Degree or Nursing DiplomaAssociate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
Experience
2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
Experience
RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or combination experience in related healthcare positions
Also asks
Fluency in English (written and oral communication)Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Also asks
Pennsylvania Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or obtained prior to start date
Preferred
Certification
PALS certification (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted)
Experience caring for higher-acuity inpatient patients in a fast-paced hospital environment, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.Experience caring for higher-acuity inpatient patients in a fast-paced hospital environment, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
Day to day
Plan, prioritize, and provide age-specific nursing care
Day to day
Follow physician's ordersFollow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
Day to day
Maintain patient privacy and confidentialityMaintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Day to day
Adhere to infection control and isolation proceduresAdhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
Day to day
Collect lab samples and perform lab testingCollect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Day to day
Perform admission, discharge, and transfer proceduresPerform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
Day to day
Assemble equipment/supplies and perform or assist with proceduresAssemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
Day to day
Handle care in accordance with policies, procedures, and Board of Nursing standards
Day to day
Perform quality assessment activities and documentPerform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
Day to day
Attend staff and company-sponsored meetingsAttend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Day to day
Perform additional duties as assignedPerform additional duties as assigned
Unit size
10 Inpatient beds18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)
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 15601
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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.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
Experience caring for higher-acuity inpatient patients in a fast-paced hospital environment, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
Demonstrated competency managing cardiac, hypertensive, and insulin infusions, along with strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
Experience supporting patients requiring advanced respiratory therapies, including BiPAP and high-flow oxygen.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, telemedicine providers, and virtual communication platforms.
Confidence caring for critically ill patients and willingness to support short-term stabilization efforts, including ventilated patients awaiting transfer to a higher level of 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
Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.
Neighborhoods+Greensburg's residential landscape transitions from historic urban streets to expansive suburban townships. The walkable core around East Pittsburgh Street and the Westmoreland County Courthouse features historic brick row homes, turn-of-the-century houses, and renovated apartments close to Seton Hill University. Outlying residential neighborhoods fan out toward the surrounding rolling hills, characterized by spacious single-family subdivisions with manicured lawns, while medical professionals commuting westward toward Allegheny County often consider nearby suburban enclaves like Murrysville and Penn-Trafford.
Greensburg's residential landscape transitions from historic urban streets to expansive suburban townships. The walkable core around East Pittsburgh Street and the Westmoreland County Courthouse features historic brick row homes, turn-of-the-century houses, and renovated apartments close to Seton Hill University.
Outlying residential neighborhoods fan out toward the surrounding rolling hills, characterized by spacious single-family subdivisions with manicured lawns, while medical professionals commuting westward toward Allegheny County often consider nearby suburban enclaves like Murrysville and Penn-Trafford.
Getting around+Greensburg is heavily car-dependent, with public transit serving very limited routes and daily errands almost universally requiring an automobile. Driving throughout town and Westmoreland County is straightforward with accessible parking at regional facilities and downtown lots. However, commuting into downtown Pittsburgh via East Pittsburgh Street and westward regional corridors can involve frustrating congestion; regional commuters note that those working in Pittsburgh generally prefer living farther west in Murrysville or Monroeville rather than making the daily trip from Greensburg proper.
Greensburg is heavily car-dependent, with public transit serving very limited routes and daily errands almost universally requiring an automobile. Driving throughout town and Westmoreland County is straightforward with accessible parking at regional facilities and downtown lots.
However, commuting into downtown Pittsburgh via East Pittsburgh Street and westward regional corridors can involve frustrating congestion; regional commuters note that those working in Pittsburgh generally prefer living farther west in Murrysville or Monroeville rather than making the daily trip from Greensburg proper.
Outdoors+Green spaces within the city limits include St. Clair Park, which features historic monuments, walking paths, and an outdoor amphitheater, and Lynch Park, home to a well-known miniature lighthouse. Twin Lakes Park, located just outside the core, serves as a primary hub for four-season outdoor activity, offering waterside walking loops and winter trails. Furthermore, Greensburg sits on the doorstep of the Laurel Highlands, providing immediate access to mountainous hiking, river recreation, and state parks directly east of the city.
Green spaces within the city limits include St. Clair Park, which features historic monuments, walking paths, and an outdoor amphitheater, and Lynch Park, home to a well-known miniature lighthouse. Twin Lakes Park, located just outside the core, serves as a primary hub for four-season outdoor activity, offering waterside walking loops and winter trails.
Furthermore, Greensburg sits on the doorstep of the Laurel Highlands, providing immediate access to mountainous hiking, river recreation, and state parks directly east of the city.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Greensburg
Greensburg stands out as a historic, self-contained county seat positioned where western Pennsylvania's suburbs meet the rolling ridges of the Laurel Highlands. Rather than functioning as a sleepy bedroom town, it maintains an independent civic and cultural identity anchored by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, the historic Palace Theatre, and Seton Hill University. For healthcare workers relocating to regional facilities, the city offers straightforward everyday driving and a relaxed pace centered around East Pittsburgh Street, where revitalization initiatives have brought brewpubs, specialty boutiques, and the popular monthly Greensburg Night Market. Housing spans character-rich brick row homes near the urban center to suburban neighborhoods with generous yards. The practical tradeoff is transportation: daily living demands a car, transit access is sparse, and making regular commutes into Pittsburgh proper is notoriously cumbersome. Yet for nurses seeking an accessible community with rich arts infrastructure, established neighborhood warmth, and quick access to Twin Lakes Park and mountain recreation, Greensburg delivers a grounded, fulfilling lifestyle.
