RN Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

90d

About The Position

The 5A Telemetry Observation Unit at Allegheny General Hospital is a specialized 38 bed unit focused on providing rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute medical conditions. The unit features private rooms and primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and trauma. It operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and inpatient care. The position is responsible and accountable for a designated patient population, providing care based on the nursing process, demonstrating clinical assessment and care planning skills, and ensuring safe and effective care according to regulatory requirements. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge, as well as assessing learning needs of patients and families and providing education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on the enactment of the nursing process.
• Demonstrate clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Provide safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Direct and manage the activities of the patient care delivery by team members.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Assess learning needs of patients and families and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

What This Job Offers

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