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.
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Nursing Shift Supervisor – Part-time and Casual. Seeking an RN to function as House Supervisor on off-shifts and weekends. Requires nursing experience and current ACLS, with critical care training and some management experience preferred.
Per Diem – Registered Nurse – Must work at least one 8 hour shift per pay period. **Increased hourly pay rate**.
- Works relief and/or fill-in assignments that are made available after regular full-time, part-time and “Weekender” employee have been scheduled for their regular straight-time base hours.
- Must have current PA RN license.
- Must have interest in working Med Surg, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department and/or Surgical Services.
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
** Increased Staff RN pay rates – plus new “float”” incentive!!!**
**Graduate Nurses welcome to apply**
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
RN Staff 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.
MED SURG
RN Staff 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.
LPN – Med Surg – Part-time or Casual. Current LPN license in PA. Acute care experience preferred.
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Program Supervisor – Outpatient Clinic – Full-time
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
- BA in Psychology or related field, Master’s Preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in substance use and/or behavioral health programs
- Experience with state licensing agencies
- Experience in policy and procedures development
- Experience in planning, organizing and supervising community mental health and/or substance abuse programs.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (current PA license required) – Part-time
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Licensed Professional Counselor (current PA license required) – Full-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
Social Worker – Behavioral Health – Full-time. Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Health related or Human Services field (Psychology, Counseling, Rehab Counseling.) Masters degree preferred. Minimum of 2 yrs experience in Behavioral Health setting preferred. Ability to work flexible hours to include early morning, evening and weekend hours when required.
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.
IMAGING DEPARTMENT
Mammography Technologist – Part-time / Casual. Registered by the ARRT in Radiology and Mammography, Certification in Bone Densitometry or willingness to train in Bone Densitometry. Digital experience preferred. Good understanding of age-related development issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. The Mammography Technologist must continuously update skills and knowledge. Flexibility to work as needed. 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.
Patient Registrar–Part-time. H.S. graduate or the equivalent. 20 wpm typing and ability to demonstrate basic word processing skills on a PC. Knowledge of medical terminology and Good organizational skills and communication skills, to relate well with all levels of staff. Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
Maintenance – Part-time.
Please email your resume to: highlandshr@highlandshospital.org and note the position in the subject line.
- At least 3 years experience and show ability to perform the duties required to achieve the position.
- Must have common knowledge of entire scope of responsibilities assigned to the facilities department while seeing them through to completion in a timely manner
- Including but not limited to: general knowledge of building trades, maintenance, environmental services and monitoring of high pressure steam boiler systems.
- Valid PA Drivers license
- Basic computer skills.
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
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.
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 an 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.
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. 201S.
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)
Highlands Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Updated: 8/20/2019