RN 8C Surgical Trauma, Allegheny General

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the 8C Surgical/Trauma Telemetry Unit. The role involves providing comprehensive care for post-trauma and general surgical patients, including those needing complex urological and abdominal care.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, care planning, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth admission to discharge processes.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Ability to assess patients and plan care.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical assessment and care planning.
• Provides safe care for adult populations per regulatory requirements.
• Directs and manages patient care delivery by the team.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Educates patient and family based on age and learning needs.

Skills

RN licensure PA

CPR certification

Patient assessment

Education

PA RN license

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Location

Allegheny General Hospital

Department

8C Surgical Trauma

Contract

Full Time

Shift

72 hours every two weeks

Rotation

Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union

Yes

UNIT

The Allegheny General 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit is a 43 bed telemetry unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for post-trauma and general surgical patients. The unit also manages patients requiring complex urological and abdominal care, as well as those recovering from plastic surgery and ENT procedures. The 8C Unit and staff are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence-based practices to promote optimal recovery and outcomes.

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

Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. 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.

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