Highmark Health
RN - Observation (DAYS/EVENINGS) Jefferson
Highmark Health, Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, United States
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Allegheny Health Network Job Description :
5 East Observation: This 32-bed Observation unit provides continued assessment, monitoring, and testing after patients are worked up in the ED to determine the appropriate decision to either discharge or admit. Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hospital has Magnet recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package for full-time and part-time employees. Allegheny Health Network At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9-hospital system, part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN is committed to inclusivity, values fresh perspectives, and offers growth and educational opportunities to employees. GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. 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 patient needs and the skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff; assigns duties when performing the charge role. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, intervention complexity and predictability of outcome. Provides peers with 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 safe and expected. Participates on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department-specific quality initiatives and ensures appropriate order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care as prescribed by physician and hospital policy. Derives culturally and age-appropriate expected outcomes involving patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes health status and patient data to determine care needs. Assesses patient reports/records for changes in condition and notifies physician/supervisor, intervening and documenting accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit and performs duties within individualized competency. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Supports advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations. Engages in ongoing learning using current research findings to maintain clinical skills. Participates in systematic peer review and seeks feedback to improve practice; identifies strengths and development areas. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Evaluates and assesses patient and family satisfaction and participates in related initiatives. Promotes compassionate, patient- and family-centered communication. Addresses patient/family concerns and uses effective time management to complete duties within the shift. 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 Disclaimer:
The job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information and must protect it at all times. All employees must comply with HIPAA and the company’s privacy and security policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status and other categories as required by law. This site may be updated for accessibility needs; for assistance completing the application process, contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice.
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Allegheny Health Network Job Description :
5 East Observation: This 32-bed Observation unit provides continued assessment, monitoring, and testing after patients are worked up in the ED to determine the appropriate decision to either discharge or admit. Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hospital has Magnet recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package for full-time and part-time employees. Allegheny Health Network At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9-hospital system, part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN is committed to inclusivity, values fresh perspectives, and offers growth and educational opportunities to employees. GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. 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 patient needs and the skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff; assigns duties when performing the charge role. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, intervention complexity and predictability of outcome. Provides peers with 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 safe and expected. Participates on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department-specific quality initiatives and ensures appropriate order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care as prescribed by physician and hospital policy. Derives culturally and age-appropriate expected outcomes involving patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes health status and patient data to determine care needs. Assesses patient reports/records for changes in condition and notifies physician/supervisor, intervening and documenting accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit and performs duties within individualized competency. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Supports advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations. Engages in ongoing learning using current research findings to maintain clinical skills. Participates in systematic peer review and seeks feedback to improve practice; identifies strengths and development areas. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Evaluates and assesses patient and family satisfaction and participates in related initiatives. Promotes compassionate, patient- and family-centered communication. Addresses patient/family concerns and uses effective time management to complete duties within the shift. 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 Disclaimer:
The job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information and must protect it at all times. All employees must comply with HIPAA and the company’s privacy and security policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status and other categories as required by law. This site may be updated for accessibility needs; for assistance completing the application process, contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice.
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