RN Outpatient - Neurology - West Penn - Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in an outpatient setting. The role involves leadership, collaboration, and patient-centered care, ensuring safety and satisfaction for patients and families. The ideal candidate will hold a current PA RN license and be committed to lifelong learning and professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Participate in quality initiatives and ensure appropriate use of order sets.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Current PA RN license

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 delivered. Nursing care is provided in an outpatient setting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting, contributing to the future of healthcare.
• Act as a team player, helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels, including duties during charge roles.
• Maintain a safe environment, considering patient condition, intervention complexity, and expected outcomes.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to peers regarding clinical practice and performance.
• Share knowledge, foster a positive work environment, and promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Accept mistakes constructively, encouraging a culture of safe risk-taking, creativity, and adaptability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care and health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives, such as National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participate in quality initiatives and ensure appropriate use of order sets.
• Supervise and evaluate delegated tasks within the scope of practice.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement patient care tailored to individual needs, including family involvement.
• Set culturally and age-appropriate expected outcomes involving patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Analyze health status data to determine patient care needs.
• Monitor patient condition changes, notify physicians or supervisors, intervene, and document appropriately.
• Accept assignments beyond primary units as appropriate, within competency limits.
• Commit to lifelong learning and professional development for self and colleagues.
• Engage in professional organizations and continuous education based on current research and evidence.
• Participate in peer reviews and seek feedback to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Prioritize patient-centered care by evaluating satisfaction and advocating for patients and families.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, promote compassionate communication, and address concerns.
• Manage time effectively 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 licensure via eNLC
• CPR certification

Preferred

• Specialty certification

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities but may not include all tasks required.

Compliance: Employees must adhere to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA and company policies. Confidential information must be protected at all times.

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