RN Clinical Supervisor 5A Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital’s 5A Telemetry Observation Unit seeks a skilled registered nurse to direct professional nursing care, coordinate daily clinical operations, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes leadership, data collection on quality measures, and ensuring appropriate staffing within productivity guidelines.

Requires PA RN license (or multi-state via eNLC) and a Bachelor’s in Nursing; BSN preferred with 3 years in a clinical specialty and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent experience.
• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• BSN preferred with 3 years’ experience in a clinical specialty.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Directs and provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinates daily clinical and operational components of the unit.
• Oversees monitoring and data collection related to quality and satisfaction measures.
• Acts as clinical expert and role model for staff.
• Mentors staff performance and follows up as needed.
• May perform duties in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and communication.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Date Posted: 7/6/2026 Location: Allegheny General Hospital Department: 5A Telemetry Observation Status: Full Time Shift: 80 hours every two weeks Rotation per guidelines Union: NO

THE UNIT

Allegheny General Hospital's 5A Telemetry Observation Unit is a specialized 38 bed unit focused on providing rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute medical conditions. The unit primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, and altered mental status. Patients awaiting IR procedures, and those no longer able to care for themselves at home, are also cared for on this unit. 5A operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and longer stay inpatient 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

Directs and provides professional nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; coordinates the daily clinical and operational components of the unit.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees , monitors and collects data related to the facility and department's quality and satisfaction measures.
• Serves as the clinical expert and role model for staff.
• Monitors and mentors staff performance and follows up appropriately with staff.
• May perform these duties in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills by effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhance professional relationships and achieves desired outcomes.
• Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population.
• Assures appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix to optimize routine operations within the context of productivity requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Preferred BSN 3 years’ experience in clinical specialty
• Previous supervisory experience
• Certification in area of specialty

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

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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