RN 8C Surgical Trauma (Weekend), Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, seeks a registered nurse for the 8C Surgical/Trauma telemetry unit to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. You will perform assessments, care planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team from admission through discharge, while educating patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.

Shift is 48 hours every two weeks, with scheduling between 11am Friday and 7am Monday; union presence supports a

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or active multi-state licensure via the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of general nursing experience is required.
• One year on the specific unit is preferred.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate is required.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate is required.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population using the nursing process.
• Demonstrates clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Provides safe, age-appropriate care per regulatory requirements.
• Directs and manages patient care delivery with the team and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

PA RN licensure or eNLC

CPR certification

1 year nursing experience

1 year unit experience preferred

Act 34 clearance

Act 33 clearance

Act 73 FBI clearance

Job description

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Shift: 48 hours every two weeks, scheduled between 11am Friday and 7am Monday, per policy.

Union: Yes

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.

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 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

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification.
• One (1) year general nursing experience required.
• One (1) year on specific unit preferred.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

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