RN 9A Oncology (Weekend), Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union

Job summary

The Allegheny General Hospital 9A Oncology unit in Pittsburgh is seeking a registered nurse to join a 32-bed telemetry team focused on chemotherapy, palliative and general oncology care. You will provide assessment, planning and education to patients, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and support care from admission to discharge.

Requires PA RN licensure (or eNLC), CPR certification, and at least one year of general nursing experience; union environment and rotating weekends are in

Qualifications

• 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 – American Heart Association
• One (1) year general nursing experience required
• One (1) year on specific unit preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.
• Essential care delivery skills including assessment, planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Direct and manage activities of the patient care delivery by the team members.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Educate patients and families based on age, culture, and learning needs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

PA RN license (State of PA) or eNLC

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Date Posted 20261021

Location Allegheny General Hospital

Department 9A Oncology

Shift 48 hours every two weeks

Scheduled between 11am Friday and 7am Monday, per policy

Orientation may require full time work for a concentrated period of time

Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union Yes

THE UNIT

The Allegheny General 9A Oncology Unit is a 32 bed telemetry unit specializing in the comprehensive care of patients with oncology-related diagnoses. The unit’s dedicated team provides a wide range of services, including chemotherapy administration, palliative care, hospice, and management of general medical needs that may arise alongside the patient's cancer diagnosis. Nurses on 9A receive specialized chemotherapy training and certification to ensure the safe and effective delivery of these treatments. The unit and staff are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. In addition, the unit is equipped to handle overflow patients from general medicine, surgery, and telemetry, ensuring they receive attentive monitoring and personalized care.

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

• 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 – American Heart Association
• One (1) year general nursing experience required
• One (1) year on specific unit preferred

Additional Employment Requirements

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR – American Heart Association

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