RN 8C Surgical Trauma, Allegheny General

Job Title

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

The Allegheny General 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit is a 43 bed telemetry unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for post-trauma and general surgical patients. The unit also manages patients requiring complex urological and abdominal care, as well as those recovering from plastic surgery and ENT procedures. The 8C Unit and staff are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence-based practices to promote optimal recovery and outcomes. Allegheny General Hospital: AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center 5 state of the art ICU's State of the art Cancer Center 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 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

1. Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills. (25%)
2. Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements. (35%)
3. Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members. (15%)
4. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge. (15%)
5. 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 certification

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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