Graduate Nurse, Operating Room - Allegheny General Hospital

West Penn Allegheny Health System; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, seeks an experienced perioperative nurse to deliver nursing care for patients undergoing operative or invasive procedures. The role requires current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC and CPR certification, with compliance to safety and privacy policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating supplies and equipment, monitoring patient condition before, during, and after procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, and

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through eNLC.
• Act 34/33/73 background clearance certificates and FBI fingerprinting clearance.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers professional nursing care within the perioperative arena.
• Coordinates use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for pre/intraoperative care.

Skills

RN licensure

eNLC licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Date Posted: 20261104

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Department: OR

Status: Full Time

Shift: 80 hours every two weeks

Rotation: Days/Nights with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union: Yes

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Delivers professional nursing care within the perioperative arena to patients undergoing operative or other invasive procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for pre and intraoperative care and ensures that the equipment is functioning properly.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Acts as patient advocate and documents preoperative and intraoperative care delivered in compliance with hospital, departmental and regulatory agencies.
• Monitors the surgical environment to ensure that aseptic technique is followed by the surgical team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate CPR certification Additional Employment Requirements: Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate CPR certification

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.