Graduate Nurse 6A Stepdown, Allegheny General
About The Position
The Graduate Nurse provides care to a designated patient population by applying the nursing process and is accountable for the care delivered. The position is based in Allegheny General Hospital’s 30-bed 6A Stepdown Unit, which specializes in ICU stepdown patients and complex medical cases. The unit primarily receives patients stepping down from the MICU and also admits patients from the Emergency Department, outside hospitals, and smaller ICUs who need a higher level of care for stabilization. Common conditions include respiratory issues, drug and alcohol withdrawal, GI bleeds, altered mental status, sepsis, and congestive heart failure. Nurses care for a high-acuity population and manage frequent blood product administration, intravenous access, and close monitoring. The role includes clinical assessment and care planning, safe and effective care for the age groups served, coordination of patient care activities, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team from admission through discharge, and patient and family education. The position is full-time, scheduled for 72 hours every two weeks, with rotating weekends and holidays per policy.
Requirements
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate clinical assessment and care planning skills.
- Provide safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
- Professionally direct and manage patient care delivery activities performed by team members.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on the plan of care from admission through discharge.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
