RN 9C Telemetry (Nights), Allegheny General

About the role

The Allegheny General 9C Telemetry Unit is a 30 bed unit providing specialized care for a diverse patient population. The unit focuses heavily on the care of patients with neuroscience needs, including those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, epilepsy, seizure disorders, MS exacerbations, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and a history of stroke. In addition to the neuroscience focus, the unit also provide care for general medicine and medical trauma patients.

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
• One (1) year general nursing experience required
• One (1) year on specific unit preferred

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification
• One (1) year general nursing experience required
• One (1) year on specific unit preferred

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage a patient population
• Experience with neurological care
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Union membership
• Compliance with ethical and legal standards
• Access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information
• Protection of patient and family learning needs

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the posted job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the posted job description.