RN E9 Inpatient Post-Surgery (Full Time 36 Hours), West Penn Hospital

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

Job summary

West Penn Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Post-Surgery Unit. The 38-bed, non-monitored unit provides post-op care for bariatric, esophageal, gynecological oncology, surgical oncology, urology and GI patients following PACU.

Most patients stay 4–5 days. West Penn Hospital holds Magnet recognition, offers private rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefits package for full-time and part-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals and families.

Job description

E9 INPATIENT POST-SURGERY

West Penn's Inpatient Post Surgery Unit is a 38 bed, non-monitored, post-surgical unit providing post-op care for bariatric, esophageal, gynecological oncology, surgical oncology, urology and GI patients following the PACU. Most patients stay on the unit for 4-5 days.

WEST PENN HOSPITAL

West Penn Hospital has four-time Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees). They are nationally recognized for their burn care, and the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania to be verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. They are also ranked in the nation's top-50 hospitals for OB-GYN care by the US News and World Report.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

E9 INPATIENT POST-SURGERY

West Penn's Inpatient Post Surgery Unit is a 38 bed, non-monitored, post-surgical unit providing post-op care for bariatric, esophageal, gynecological oncology, surgical oncology, urology and GI patients following the PACU. Most patients stay on the unit for 4-5 days.

WEST PENN HOSPITAL

West Penn Hospital has four-time Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees). They are nationally recognized for their burn care, and the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania to be verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. They are also ranked in the nation's top-50 hospitals for OB-GYN care by the US News and World Report.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 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

The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered.

Essential Responsibilities

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