RN Telemetry; Weekends), Allegheny General

Position: RN 6C Telemetry (Weekends), Allegheny General
** Company :*
* Allegheny Health Network

** Job Description :*
* Date Posted:

Location:

Allegheny General Hospital

Department: 6C Telemetry

Status:
Weekend

Shift:  48 hours every two weeks

Scheduled between 11am Friday and 7am Monday, per policy

Orientation may require full time work for a concentrated period of time

Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union:
Yes 

** THE UNIT:*
* The Allegheny General 6C Telemetry Unit is a 30 bed unit providing specialized care for Medical Telemetry, General Medicine, and Internal Medicine patients. The unit cares for patients transitioning from higher levels of care, typically the stepdown unit. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, COPD exacerbations, drug and alcohol withdrawal, GI bleeds, altered mental status, sepsis, and CHF. The nursing team dedicates time to thoroughly educate patients and their families on medication management, aftercare instructions, and any relevant information to ensure a successful transition from the hospital to home.

** ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:*
* Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries. 

** ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:*
* At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-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.

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* ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* + Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.

+ Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.

+ Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members.

+ Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.

+ Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* ** Minimum*
* + Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ CPR - American Heart Association

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** One (1) year general nursing experience required*
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** One (1) year on specific unit preferred*
* ** Additional Employment Requirements:*
* + Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ CPR - American Heart Association

** _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_
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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company…