RN - 12A Telemetry: High-Acuity Post-Surgical Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN position in the 12A Telemetry Unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA offers high acuity post-surgical care for cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and transplant patients. This is a full-time role with 72 hours per two weeks and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform ongoing assessments, and educate patients and families while ensuring regulatory compliance. Active PA RN license and CPR are required, along with background clearances.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or licensure valid through eNLC.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/33/73 background clearances.
• Ability to care for high-acuity post-surgical patients in telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
• Provide safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Direct and manage the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Assess learning needs of patient and family and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

Job description

The RN position in the 12A Telemetry Unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA offers high acuity post-surgical care for cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and transplant patients. This is a full-time role with 72 hours per two weeks and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform ongoing assessments, and educate patients and families while ensuring regulatory compliance. Active PA RN license and CPR are required, along with background clearances.