RN Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for the 5A Telemetry Observation Unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. This 38-bed unit focuses on rapid assessment and treatment of patients with acute medical conditions. The successful candidate will manage patient care collaboratively and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Applicants must have current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure, along with necessary background clearances. This position involves a schedule of 72 hours every two weeks with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate required.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designated patient population care.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for plan of care.
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides education.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Care planning skills

Education skills based on age and culture

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Date Posted 20251003

Location Allegheny General Hospital

Department 5A Telemetry Observation Unit

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 features private rooms and primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and trauma. The unit operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and inpatient care.

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state of the art ICU’s
• State of the art Cancer Center
• 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, 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.

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

Minimum

• 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
  
  

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