RN Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, West Penn Hospital

Job TitleRegistered NurseCompanyAllegheny Health NetworkLocationWest Penn HospitalJob DescriptionWest Penn Hospital is the first hospital in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania to achieve Magnet™ recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a worldwide recognition for excellence in nursing that has been earned by only about 6% of US healthcare facilities. The hospital feature private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees). Annually, the Obstetrics Department delivers about 4,000 babies, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admits about 900 critically ill newborns, and the Inpatient Rehabilitation units help hundreds of patients achieve optimal levels of function after strokes, burns, neurological or orthopedic injuries, multiple trauma or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. 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 OverviewThe Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered.Essential ResponsibilitiesThe registered nurse provides leadership in a professional practice setting. Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected. Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality initiatives ( ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family. Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs. Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning for self and others. Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations. Seeks both formal and independent learning activities using current research findings and other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Participates in systematic peer review and obtains informal feedback regarding one's own practice from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others. Identifies areas of strength, as well as, areas in which professional development would be beneficial. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Continuously evaluates and assesses patient and family satisfaction. Participates I department specific patient satisfaction initiatives. Promotes compassionate communication that is patient and family centered. Assesses for and attempts to resolve patient/family concerns. Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift.QualificationsMinimum: Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).Preferred: Certification in area of specialtyAdditional Employment Requirements:Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateCPR certification