RN 6C Telemetry (Part Time), Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Part-Time RN for the 6C Telemetry Unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The role involves providing specialized care, performing clinical assessments, and managing patient care for individuals transitioning from higher levels of care. Candidates must possess a current PA RN licensure and one year of RN experience, with responsibilities including educating patients and families on medication management and aftercare. This position requires rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Act 34, 33, and 73 clearance required.
• One year of RN experience.
• Ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on nursing process.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Patient care management

Medication management

Education and communication

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Part-Time RN for the 6C Telemetry Unit at Allegheny General Hospital. The unit is a 30-bed unit providing specialized care for Medical Telemetry, General Medicine, and Internal Medicine patients. The nursing team educates patients and families on medication management, aftercare instructions, and transition from hospital to home.

Unit Details

The Allegheny General 6C Telemetry Unit cares for patients transitioning from higher levels of care. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, COPD exacerbations, drug and alcohol withdrawal, GI bleeds, altered mental status, sepsis, and CHF.

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state-of-the-art ICUs
• State-of-the-art Cancer Center
• 550+ beds

General Overview

Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process. Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning. Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements. Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge. Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on the nursing process for a designated patient population.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver safe, age-appropriate nursing care in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Direct and manage patient care activities of the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Assess education needs of patient and family; provide education accordingly.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR current multi-state licensure through the eNLC
• CPR certification
• One year RN experience

Administrative Details

Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: 6C Telemetry
Status: Part-Time
Shift: 32 hours every two weeks
Rotation: Rotating weekends and holidays per policy
Union: Yes

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