RN Neuro ICU (Steady Nights), Allegheny General

About the role

The Allegheny General Neuro ICU is a specialized 22-bed intensive care unit dedicated to the care of critically ill patients with neurological conditions. The unit provides comprehensive, advanced care for patients experiencing a wide range of complex neurological diagnoses, including aneurysm, brain tumors, head bleeds, strokes, Level I acute strokes, and brain cases of unknown origin.

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
• Minimum one year RN experience

Qualifications

• First preference to employee on current night schedule on unit

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Comprehensive clinical assessment skills
• Education and training abilities

Benefits

• Union membership

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Steady Nights 7pm to 7am
• 72 hours every two weeks, weekends and holidays per policy