RN 8C Surgical Trauma, Allegheny General

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to assess learning needs and provide appropriate education
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and patient safety protocols

Benefits

• Union membership
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $XX - $YY per hour

Schedule

Rotation with rotating weekends and holidays per policy

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Contact

To apply, please visit apply_link. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.