RN Trauma ICU, Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma ICU at Allegheny General Hospital is a 24-bed unit dedicated to providing the highest level of trauma care, holding a Level 1 Trauma Center designation. As Pennsylvania's first Trauma ICU, established in 1979, it has a history of pioneering trauma services. The unit manages critically ill patients with diverse traumatic injuries, including blunt and penetrating trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multi-system trauma, as well as post-operative surgical patients requiring intensive care. This diverse patient population and varying acuity levels offer nurses a comprehensive and challenging experience, preparing them for critical care excellence. Allegheny General Hospital is a Level I Shock Trauma Center with 5 state-of-the-art ICUs and a state-of-the-art Cancer Center, comprising over 550 beds. Allegheny Health Network (AHN), part of Highmark Health, is a 9-hospital system committed to working together and prioritizing patients. AHN is transforming healthcare by providing effective services and is dedicated to inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives, and offering growth and educational opportunities.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed