Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date: 10/11/2016
Position Number: 53514
Location: Forbes Hospital
Department: Telemetry
Status: Full-time
Shift: Rotating shifts

Since 1978, Forbes Hospital has been providing quality care for the communities of eastern Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. As the area has grown, so has Forbes. A 349-bed facility with 15,000 inpatient admissions, 12,000 surgeries and nearly 50,000 emergency department visits annually, we bring an advanced level of care to our patients.

We believe that patients experience the best possible care when they are able to have all of their needs met in one place – in their own community. The hospital now provides a complete array of surgical, medical, rehabilitative and emergency care. In addition, it offers a complete spectrum of specialty services such as cardiology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, oncology, stroke care, endocrinology, behavioral health, and obstetrics.

Forbes also became accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation as a Level II Trauma Center as of October 1, 2013. Forbes is the 31st trauma center in Pennsylvania.

Now, you don't have to look any further than your own backyard for world-class care.

Providing the amenities of a city hospital in a comfortable, community setting – don't you think it's time that you rediscover Forbes Hospital?

Job Summary:

Directs and provides professional nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinate the daily clinical and operational components of the unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee, monitor, and collect, data related to the facility and department's quality and satisfaction measures.
• Serves as the clinical expert and role model for staff. Monitors and mentors staff performance and follows up appropriately with staff. May perform these duties in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills by effective communication and interpersonal skills. Enhance professional relationships and achieves desired outcomes.
• Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population.
• Assures appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix to optimize routine operations within the context of productivity requirements.

Requirements:

• Active PA RN License
• BSN Degree required or obtained within designated time frame.
• Master's degree in Nursing, MBA or related field is preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in clinical specialty preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• CCRN, TNCC or CNRN preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required
• Ability to prioritize patient and department needs, and supervise unit operation and personnel. Ability to utilize available resources for problem resolution.
• Follows Standard Precautions and/or other appropriate precautions using personal protective equipment as required.