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RN - Observation (DAYS/EVENINGS) Jefferson

Allegheny Health Network, Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States

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Allegheny Health Network . 5 East Observation

This 32-bed Observation unit is able to provide continued assessment, additional monitoring, and additional testing after patients are worked up in the ED to determine the appropriate decision to either discharge or admit. Company

Allegheny Health Network. Job Description

The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. General Overview

The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered. Essential Responsibilities The registered nurse provides leadership in a professional practice setting. Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected. Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives. Participates in department specific quality initiatives. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care. Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Participates I department specific patient satisfaction initiatives. 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 Preferred Certification in area of specialty Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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