RN, ED - AVH - Weekend Program

Allegheny Health Network Job

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 Emergency Department is a fast-paced and busy unit. They have 23-beds and 5 fast track beds, with areas for those with mental health crisis/behavioral health needs. This department is a stroke-certified location, providing fast and efficient care for those with high level needs. Although not trauma-certified, the ED has one of the largest volumes of patient intake amongst the network, providing care to patients bordering 3 different counties.

General Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct delivery of patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.

Essential Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

BSN

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