RN Vascular Access Team, Allegheny General

West Penn Allegheny Health System; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Vascular Access Team at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. You will provide expert vascular access services, perform clinical assessments, and participate in care planning for an adult patient population.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, education for patients and families, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in PA or compact.
• Has Act 34, Act 33, Act 73 clearances or ability to obtain them.
• CPR certification and willingness to obtain additional certifications within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical assessment and care planning for designated patient population.
• Provides safe, age-appropriate nursing care per regulatory requirements.
• Directs and manages patient care delivery by the team.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients and families.

Skills

Vascular access

RN nursing

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Date Posted: 20261030 Location: Allegheny General Hospital Department: Vascular Access Team Status: Full Time Shift: 72 hours every two weeks Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy Union: Yes

THE UNIT:

The Vascular Access Team at Allegheny General Hospital is a specialized team of Registered Nurses dedicated to providing expert vascular access services for patients across the hospital. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring timely and appropriate vascular access.

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:

• 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 Minimum two years recent nursing experience Proficient with peripheral IV insertion Willing to obtain certification within 3 years

Additional Employment Requirements:

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

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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