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Highmark Health

RN, ED - AVH, Full time

Highmark Health, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States, 15065

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Allegheny Health Network Job Description

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees. Allegheny Valley Hospital is a 188 bed community, union hospital serving the surrounding neighborhoods of Natrona Heights. AHN Allegheny Valley’s Emergency Department is a fast-paced and busy unit. They have 23 beds and 5 fast track beds, with areas for those with mental health crisis/behavioral health needs. This department is a stroke-certified location, providing fast and efficient care for those with high level needs. Although not trauma-certified, the ED has one of the largest volumes of patient intake amongst the network, providing care to patients bordering 3 different counties. Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct delivery of patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients. Responsibilities

Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient needs. (25%) Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care. (20%) Performs and documents direct patient care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice. (20%) Identifies and responds to patient condition to achieve positive patient outcomes. (20%) Directs and delegates care provided by ancillary team members. (15%) Qualifications

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 Disclaimers & Compliance

The job description is intended to indicate 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. This job adheres to the 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 comply with HIPAA, privacy policies, and information security guidelines. All employees must comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran or disability status and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable law. We strive to make this site accessible to all users. For accessibility assistance or accommodation requests, contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org. For California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice: see site for details.

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