RN Clinical Supervisor Ortho, Allegheny General Hospital

Job Posting

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Title

Ortho Unit Nurse

Location

Allegheny General Hospital

Department

Ortho

Status

Full Time

Shift

72 hours every two weeks

Unit Description

The AGH Ortho Unit is a 44 bed unit

• Ortho/Trauma
• Joint replacement
• Spinal and cervical fusions
• Higher acuity Neuro necks and backs

Hospital Overview

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state of the art ICU's
• State of the art Cancer Center
• 550+ Beds

Company Overview

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 Overview

Directs and provides professional nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; coordinates the daily clinical and operational components of the unit.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees, monitors and collects data related to the facility and department's quality and satisfaction measures.
• Serves as the clinical expert and role model for staff. Monitors and mentors staff performance and follows up appropriately with staff. May perform these duties in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills by effective communication and interpersonal skills. Enhance professional relationships and achieves desired outcomes.
• Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population.
• Assures appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix to optimize routine operations within the context of productivity requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR American Heart Association
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Preferred

• BSN
• 3 years' experience in clinical specialty
• Previous supervisory experience
• Certification in area of specialty