RN Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

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

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Job summary

Allegheny Health Network's Allegheny General Hospital seeks an experienced RN for the 5A Telemetry Observation Unit, full time, 72 hours every two weeks, with rotating weekends and holidays. The unit cares for chest pain, TIAs, trauma, and other acute conditions, bridging ED and inpatient care.

The role requires PA RN licensure or multi-state eNLC, CPR, and passing background checks. You will lead patient care planning, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families,

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure required or active eNLC licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain required clearances (Act 34/33/73).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning.
• Provides safe and effective care for the age population served.
• Directs and manages activities of patient care delivery by the team.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Team coordination

Patient education

CPR certification

Education

PA RN licensure

eNLC licensure

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: 5A Telemetry Observation
Status: Full Time
Shift: 72 hours every two weeks
Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
Union: Yes

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

Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills 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

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

Additional Employment Requirements

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateCPR certification

Disclaimer

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