Surgical ICU RN – Critical Care Expert

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at West Penn Hospital. The RN assesses patient needs, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care within a highly skilled team caring for diverse surgical patients and complex cardiac cases.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, continuous learning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff to maintain high-quality patient care in a Magnet-recognized facility.

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 eNLC
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Acts as a team player and mentors others to build the team.
• Delegates tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Maintains a safe environment and monitors patient condition.
• Provides feedback on clinical practice and performance.
• Shares knowledge with peers and colleagues.
• Promotes patient safety initiatives and participates in quality efforts.
• Supervises delegated LPN scope and evaluates nursing practice.
• Applies the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Engages with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care and health services.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at West Penn Hospital. The RN assesses patient needs, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care within a highly skilled team caring for diverse surgical patients and complex cardiac cases.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, continuous learning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff to maintain high-quality patient care in a Magnet-recognized facility.