RN 9A Oncology (Weekend), Allegheny General

Job Title

Oncology Nurse

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Location

Allegheny General Hospital

Shift

48 hours every two weeks, scheduled between 11am Friday and 7am Monday, per policy. Rotation with rotating weekends and holidays per policy.

Unit Description

The Allegheny General 9A Oncology Unit is a 32 bed telemetry unit specializing in the comprehensive care of patients with oncology-related diagnoses. The unit's dedicated team provides a wide range of services, including chemotherapy administration, palliative care, hospice, and management of general medical needs that may arise alongside the patient's cancer diagnosis. Nurses on 9A receive specialized chemotherapy training and certification to ensure the safe and effective delivery of these treatments. The unit and staff are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. In addition, the unit is equipped to handle overflow patients from general medicine, surgery, and telemetry, ensuring they receive attentive monitoring and personalized care.

Allegheny General Hospital

AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center with 5 state of the art ICUs and a state of the art Cancer Center. It has 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 a 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. (25%)
• Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements. (35%)
• Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members. (15%)
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge. (15%)
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn. (10%)

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR American Heart Association

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. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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