Surgical Trauma RN – Post-Op Telemetry (8C Unit)

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time position requires the nurse to deliver comprehensive care to surgical patients through all phases of recovery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have a current State RN licensure and CPR certification. The role involves assessing patient needs, care planning, and providing family education.

Qualifications

• Must possess Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearance certificates.
• Effective communication with patients and families.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for a designated patient population.
• Demonstrate clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Provide education based on patient age and culture.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Care planning skills

Patient safety

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Date Posted 20260619

Location Allegheny General Hospital

Department 8C Surgical/Trauma

Status Full Time

Shift 72 hours every two weeks

Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union Yes

THE UNIT

The Allegheny General 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit is a 43 bed telemetry unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for post-trauma and general surgical patients. The unit also manages patients requiring complex urological and abdominal care, as well as those recovering from plastic surgery and ENT procedures. The 8C Unit and staff are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence-based practices to promote optimal recovery and outcomes.

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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