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Job Type: Full time
Posted On: 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: J244486
Company: Allegheny Health Network
Job Description: The 6 North general surgical nursing unit is a 43 bed unit that specializes in the care and management of patients receiving treatment from a variety of surgical service lines. As part of the 6 North nursing team, you will be providing preoperative and postoperative nursing care for patients undergoing colorectal, urological, vascular, or general surgery.
The individualized care for each patient on 6 North is based on the multiplicity of surgical interventions being performed. Our nursing staff work together with nationally renowned physicians, pharmacists, physical/occupational/speech therapy, and respiratory therapists to provide quality care to each patient.
GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The registered nurse provides leadership in a professional practice setting. Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient. Continuously evaluates and assesses patient and family satisfaction. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum:
Completed RN training program and have PA RN licensure or have applied for practice permit. CPR Certification. Preferred:
Certification in area of specialty. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed 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.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
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