Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date: 20160824
Job No. DNPCVT
Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: AGH

UNION POSITION

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: Identifies and manages medical problems within the CRNP scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation.
• Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNP's knowledge base or scope of practice.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates professional commitment through voluntary attendance at continuing education programs, independent reading, and other professional activities.
• May perform other duties such as daily patient care rounds and manage outpatient concerns.

Required Experience:

• Current PA CRNP Licensure.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and take appropriate actions.
• Personal Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.