RN Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

About the role

The unit is a specialized 38-bed unit focusing on rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute medical conditions. It operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, serving patients with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and trauma.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Union membership
• Compliance with ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations
• Access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information protection
• Compliance with HIPAA and company policies
• Accommodation requests can be made via HR Services Online

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.