Employment
Highlands Hospital employees are committed to providing the most advanced health care services available. Our employees do this with compassion, dedication, pride, and professionalism. Contact us at (724) 626-2314, or at highlandshr@highlandshospital.org.
Director of Case Management – The Director is accountable to the Director of Nursing for the supervision and coordination of all Utilization Review, Social Service, and Quality functions and activities.
Qualifications:
Possession of a current PA registered nurse license is required with four (4) years of experience and training in varied clinical settings. The individual must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with physicians, department directors and hospital staff at all levels. Must have an overall understanding of medical and clinical practices. Prefer management experience along with Case Management experience. Certification in hospital Case Management is required or obtained within 2 years of hire.
- Responsible for utilization review activity throughout nursing units.
- Responsible for changing or initiating new policies or procedures pertaining to Case Management as directed by the Case Management Committee Chairman.
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating social service functions.
- Responsible for monitoring documentation and compliance with national quality measures, overseeing abstraction of quality measures, as well as developing action plans for improvement.
Therapist– Full-time / Part-time
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
- Individual and family therapy
- Development of treatment plans with documentation of each session
- Communication with other health care providers to coordinate care
- Use of electronic medical record
- Participation in supervision meetings and case presentations
- Some evening hours may be necessary to accommodate the scheduling needs of clients
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Registered Nurse – Full-time. Current PA Registered License, critical care or emergency room experience preferred and critical care training. ACLS certification required; PALS required within 1 year of hire. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Licensed Practical Nurse – CASUAL – Qualifications: The position requires a current licensed practical nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania. The application must have graduated from an accredited practical school of nursing program. The LPN must complete BLS prior to start date, and must complete ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire.
The LPN must continuously update knowledge and skills and demonstrate competency defined by the hospital policy. The LPN must have recent continuing education and training. The LPN must have experience in IV therapy.
The LPN must also possess good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, RN’s, patient’s family, patients and other health care team members. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
MED SURG
Registered Nurse– Full-time and Part-time. Rotating Shifts
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
– Current Pa. nursing license
– Knowledge of nursing principles and theory of biophysical and behavioral sciences
– Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, family, and health care team members
– Must demonstrate competency through mechanisms defined by Hospital policy
-Staff MUST have or be willing to attain critical care training.
Patient Care Assistant [PCA] – Part-time or Casual. Requires HS diploma or equivalent, and ability to provide necessary physical assistance, personal care, and monitoring of vital signs. Skills may be obtained through formal training, CNA certification, relevant work experience, or on the job training. Must be flexible to work various shifts, rotating weekends, holidays, etc. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Staff Nurse / RN – Must have related experience or sincere interest in developing knowledge and skills in behavioral health nursing. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN – Current Pa. LPN license; Pa. Act 33/34 and CPSL clearances , Completion of crises prevention program or equivalent . Must be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of LPN scope practice, as required by hospital. Training or experience relevant to mental health care or services is preferred. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Mental Health Aide – Part-time and Casual. High School education or equivalent. Physical ability to provide direct total physical care for patients; good observation skills. Completion of approved crises intervention program. Ability to provide necessary physical/personal care, as acquired through nursing aide training. Relevant work experience, or on the job training during Highlands probation period. Ability to interact with patients and families in a therapeutic manner, as acquired through. Psychiatric tech training, related education, and/or relevant work experience; or demonstrates adequate understanding of appropriate patient/family interaction in the mental health setting. CPSL clearances within 30 days of hire or transfer to the department.
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
SURGICAL SERVICES
Registered Nurse Surgical –Casual position. Requires 6 -12 months relevant experience in hospital OR or surgicenter (or 2 years in obstetrics that included scrubbing/circulating). Weekdays daylight, with some evening and weekend call. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Surgical Tech– Casual. Requires completion of accredited training program (or equivalent on the job training). Recent hospital or surgi-center experience preferred. Weekdays daylight, with some evening and weekend call. . Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
IMAGING DEPARTMENT
Rad Tech II / CT Technologist – Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program, with ARRT registry, CT registered, Must maintain all required credentials. Security clearances as required by Pa. CPSL Minimum 1 year experience preferred. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Ultrasound Technologist – PART-TIME
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Sonongraphy Program
- Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (can only work as registry eligible technologist in the 24 months after finishing their clinical training to ACR guideline( in at least the specialties of abdomen and OB/GYN. Knowledge of Doppler studies helpful.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime as necessary. Ability to take call.
- Displays a good understanding of age-related development issues of pediatrics and geriatrics.
- The Ultrasound Tech must continuously update skills and knowledge.
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Echo Tech – Part-time
- Requires degree from a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program OR must meet the education requirements for Echo cardiographer certification with either CCI or ARDMS.
- Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI), or Registry eligible with the minimum of Physics portion of the registry completed. Must obtain registry within 6 month of employment.
- Current CPR and AED within 30 days of hire.
- Must have strong communication skills as they work with patients of all ages in a variety of mental and physical conditions. Must have a desire to continue learning as new technologies are consistently introduced into the field.
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
OTHER STAFF POSITIONS
Phlebotomist –Part-time. Requires recent training or experience. Will perform venipunctures on inpatients and outpatients, as well as other related functions for clinical laboratory. Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
AUTISM PROGRAM: Staff is currently being added due to enrollment growth. Please contact Jordan Morran, Director of Highlands Hospital Regional Center for Autism at 724-603-3361 or email jmorran@highlandshospital.org
Classroom Behavioral Therapist [CBT] – The Classroom Behavioral Therapist, or “CBT”, works intensively with 1-2 students under the direction of a Coordinating Teacher. The CBT follows a structured ABA regimen, to continually reinforce behavioral changes that truly make a difference in the daily lives of the students and their families. The CBT requires a High school diploma with 3 years experience with Autism, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology, speech, or other developmentally-related field. A CBT must be self-motivated, physically able to manage active students, and emotionally able to remain patient and focused. Previous Experience working with children with autism preferred. Current CPSL clearances within 30 days of hire. FBI clearance from Department of Education required.
Speech Therapist – Full-time. Licensed speech therapist for Highlands Hospital Regional Center for Autism. Speech therapist will provide speech and language therapy to students with an autism spectrum diagnosis. The speech therapist will administer evaluations, design and carry out treatment as part of the student’s individualized education plan. They will participate as a member of the education team and provide feedback and consultation to teaching staff.
Special Education Teacher – Full-time teacher for licensed private school. Collaborate with staff to implement curriculum utilizing ABA principles and ongoing data collection and assessment. Work directly with students, and coordinate support staff activities. Bachelors in special education preferred.
All Applicants please note: The new Act 168 Pa. Dept. of Education Disclosure Release is now required for reference checking. Download .pdf below, and see page 3 for instructions.
DISCLOSURE RELEASE (Download .pdf)
(See more information on our website under HIGHLANDS SERVICES > Autism Center)
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Nursing Specialty Areas:
Behavioral Health – We provide the only inpatient behavioral health care in Fayette County, which has been a specialized service of Highlands Hospital for over 30 years! Traditional behavioral health treatment is enhanced with other healing modalities such as music therapy, guided imagery, and drum circle activities. 29 beds are located among two comfortable and attractive inpatient units. The larger unit was recently reopened after a complete renovation, which incorporates enhanced safety features for both staff and patients, improved design for patient care and activities, and many other state of the art features for modern behavioral health care. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Medical Surgical/AAB – Our Med Surg units serve pediatric/adult/geriatric patients, and include several telemetry beds. In addition, Acuity-Adaptable beds can be designated as needed for those patients requiring a higher level of care, including specialized technology, and intensive monitoring by specially trained nursing staff.
Emergency Department – Full-service 24/7 ED staffed with specialty qualified physicians and RNs, and containing many state-of-the art Emergency Medicine technologies.
Surgical Services – 2 Surgical Suites, Endoscopy and Procedure Room. Providing 24/7 inpatient and outpatient peri-operative and endoscopy care for adult and pediatric patients.
Short-Procedure Unit – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. operating hours, M-F. The SPU is a six bed pre/post operative recovery area for all outpatient procedures. The unit also administers intravenous therapy and injections on an outpatient basis.
Nursing Scheduling Options: Full-Time – Part-time – Casual – Per Diem Status
8-hour and 12-hour shifts available
For many RNs, our unique “Weekender” program is a perfect fit.
- Work only 2 Weekends per month (2 12-hour shifts each weekend)
- Special pay rate in lieu of benefits
- Additional weekday work available, but not required
- Health Insurance available to purchase at group rates
Newly added “Per Diem” status
- Work at least one 8 hour shift per pay period
- Special pay rate
Free adjacent parking – On-site fitness center ! Easy location in the Fay-West area of northern Fayette County only- 15 minutes from New Stanton via Rt. 119S, 15 minutes from Uniontown via Rt. 119N, 15 minutes from Rt. 51 in Perryopolis via Rt. 201 S.
HOW TO APPLY
MAIL– Completed Application and/or Resume to:
Human Resources Dept. Highlands Hospital 401 E. Murphy Ave. Connellsville, PA 15425
CALL– (724) 626-2314 to Inquire or Request Application
FAX– Application and/or Resume to (724) 620-5514
EMAIL– Inquiry, Application, and/or Resume to: highlandsHR@highlandshospital.org
Employment Application (Download PDF) Application can be completed electronically via Adobe.
Highlands Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Updated: 3/26/2020