RN Registered Nurse, ARU, Part Time, AVH

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Sign on bonus of up to $30,000 offered to qualifying candidates

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.

Allegheny Valley Hospital is a 188 bed community, union hospital serving the surrounding neighborhoods of Natrona Heights.

AHN Allegheny Valley's Inpatient Rehab Unit is a comprehensive unit with 17 specialized beds for those with complex illnesses, post-stroke, and surgical needs. They are also certified to provide rehabilitation services to patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord, and orthopedic needs. This unit provides intensive structured therapy to their patients at least 3 hours a day, 5 days per week. You will work with a collaborative team including social workers, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, physiatrist, and others. Our nurses are specially trained in rehabilitation, providing exceptional care to prepare patients for the next stage in their recovery.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct delivery of patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient needs. (25%)
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care. (20%)
• Performs and documents direct patient care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice. (20%)
• Identifies and responds to patient condition to achieve positive patient outcomes. (20%)
• Directs and delegates care provided by ancillary team members. (15%)

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

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.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.