Surgical Trauma RN - Postop Care Lead

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: Yes

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital's 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care for post‑trauma and surgical patients. The unit covers complex urological, abdominal, and post‑op needs with telemetry monitoring and collaborative care planning.

You will be responsible for assessing patients, implementing the nursing process, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, and providing education to patients and families appropriate to

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure (eNLC).
• CPR certification.
• One year of general nursing experience.
• One year on the specific unit preferred.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered care and apply nursing process.
• Perform clinical assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Educate patients and families considering age, culture and learning needs

Skills

RN licensure

Job description

Allegheny General Hospital's 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care for post‑trauma and surgical patients. The unit covers complex urological, abdominal, and post‑op needs with telemetry monitoring and collaborative care planning.

You will be responsible for assessing patients, implementing the nursing process, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, and providing education to patients and families appropriate to