RN Neuro ICU, Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN for their Neuro ICU, a dynamic environment where patient care is paramount. This role involves managing a designated patient population, showcasing clinical assessment and care planning skills, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a teaching unit that handles complex cases. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Responsible for patient population care based on nursing process.
• Demonstrates clinical assessment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective care according to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for patient care plans.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Care Planning

Patient Education

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Nursing Process

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Date Posted: 20241122
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Neuro ICU
Status: Full Time
Shift: 72 hours every two weeks
Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
Union: Yes

THE UNIT:

Allegheny General’s 7C Neuro ICU is a 22 bed unit.

Patient acuity includes: aneurysm related, clipped/coiled, brain tumors-resection/radiation, gunshots, brain cases of unknown origin. Procedures include trach/pegs, bronchs, burr hole for drainage, lumbar punctures and drain placement, TTE/TEE, and central line placements including swan ganz catheter. RN assists MD under sterile conditions with procedures.

This is a teaching unit, dealing with head blocks, strokes, acute strokes, IVTPA, and running codes.

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center with 5 state-of-the-art ICUs and a state-of-the-art Cancer Center, comprising 550+ beds.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients, and communities. AHN is committed 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. Demonstrates clinical assessment 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:

1. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
2. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
3. Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
4. Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
5. CPR certification

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