RN - Neuro/Tele Med Surg (Nights), Jefferson

High Market Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Jefferson Hills is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The role includes providing leadership, ensuring patient safety, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Applicants must possess a valid RN license and relevant clearances. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Act 34, 33, and 73 clearances required.
• Specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families.
• Supervises and evaluates LPNs within scope of practice.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams for care evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Patient Safety

Communication

Education

Current PA RN license or multi-state license via eNLC

CPR certification

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contributes to team success through role modeling and mentoring.
• Delegates tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels, including duties during charge roles.
• Maintains a safe environment, considering patient condition and intervention complexity.
• Provides feedback to peers on clinical practice and performance.
• Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues.
• Accepts mistakes and fosters a culture of safe risk-taking.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care and health services.
• Promotes patient safety initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Supervises and evaluates LPNs within scope of practice.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care tailored to individual needs.
• Derives culturally and age-appropriate expected outcomes involving patients and families.
• Assesses health status, compares data to norms, and identifies care needs.
• Monitors patient condition changes, notifies physicians or supervisors, and documents interventions.
• Accepts assignments beyond primary units as per competency.
• Engages in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Participates in professional organizations and evidence-based practice activities.
• Participates in peer review and seeks informal feedback for improvement.
• Adheres to time and attendance policies.
• Evaluates patient and family satisfaction and participates in related initiatives.
• Communicates compassionately and addresses concerns effectively.
• Manages time efficiently to complete duties within shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance
• Current PA RN license or multi-state license via eNLC
• CPR certification

Preferred:

• Specialty certification

Disclaimer: This description outlines the general duties and responsibilities and may not include all tasks, responsibilities, or qualifications. It is intended for informational purposes only.

Compliance: Employees must adhere to ethical standards, company policies, HIPAA, and data security guidelines. All staff are responsible for maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable laws and regulations.

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