RN 8A Surgical Transplant (Weekend), Allegheny General

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

93d

About The Position

The Allegheny General 8A Surgical/Transplant Unit is a 38 bed telemetry unit specializing in the care of abdominal transplant and colorectal surgical patients. Transplant care is provided primarily to kidney and liver patients, and abdominal care may include surgical oncology, pancreas, and kidney. The unit also sees trauma overflow patients. Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process. Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills. 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

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification.
• One (1) year general nursing experience required.
• One (1) year on specific unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on the nursing process.
• Demonstrate clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Provide safe and effective care according to regulatory requirements.
• Direct and manage patient care delivery activities by team members.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for care planning.
• Assess learning needs of patients and families and provide education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees