Registered Nurse - Medical ICU

Join the Allegheny Health Network as a dedicated, full-time Registered Nurse in the Medical ICU, working 36 hours per week with flexible scheduling that includes days, nights, and weekends. This is a fantastic opportunity for current West Penn T4 ICU Registered Nurses, offering the chance to engage in a transitional rotation between the T4 and E7 units until the staffing levels in the T4 Surgical ICU are optimized.

Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and evaluating the outcomes for individuals and families in your care. Your commitment to delivering high-quality care as a licensed professional is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in a professional practice environment, providing guidance and support to your peers.
• Act as an essential team player, promoting collaboration and success among staff through effective mentoring and role modeling.
• Delegate responsibilities thoughtfully to address patient needs while considering the skills of your colleagues.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment by assessing patient conditions, complexities, and expected outcomes.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers to enhance clinical practices and performance.
• Share knowledge and skills actively to foster team growth.
• Encourage a culture that learns from mistakes to strengthen patient safety.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical care and health services.
• Support patient safety initiatives and actively participate in department-specific quality improvement projects.
• Utilize the nursing process to create individualized patient care plans in alignment with physician directives and hospital policies.
• Thoroughly assess and analyze both individual and family health statuses to determine care requirements.
• Monitor patient conditions closely and communicate changes promptly to physicians and management.
• Demonstrate flexibility by accepting assignments outside your primary unit while adhering to your skills and competencies.
• Commit to ongoing professional development for yourself and your colleagues.
• Engage in professional organizations to advance the nursing profession.
• Pursue both formal and self-directed learning opportunities to enhance your clinical skills, using the latest research.
• Participate in peer reviews and seek feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement in your practice.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies in line with hospital standards.
• Continuously assess and improve patient and family satisfaction through compassionate communication.
• Proactively address concerns of patients and their families when they arise.
• Manage time effectively to ensure all assigned responsibilities are met during your shifts.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current RN licensure in the State of Pennsylvania
• CPR certification

Preferred:

• Certification in a relevant specialty area

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass a comprehensive list of duties and qualifications. Adherence to ethical standards and company policies is expected.