Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date: 2/1/17
Job Number: 54390
Location: Forbes Hospital
Department: 6N Med/Surg
Status: Full time, temporary
Shifts: Rotating shifts

Welcome to Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a proud member of Highmark Health. Working as an integrated delivery system based in western Pennsylvania, AHN includes seven hospitals, three health + wellness pavilions, and hundreds of primary and specialty care offices, with more than 1,700 physicians, 17,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. 

AHN’s nationally recognized doctors and healthcare professionals are continuously exploring and advancing innovative treatments to provide accessible and quality care. Comparion Medical Analytics ranked many of our programs among the best in the country, according to its 2016 National Quality ratings. Also, other organizations, including Thomson Reuters and Consumer Reports, have recognized our dedication to excellence and world-class medicine.

AHN is a national leader in the healthcare industry, committed to improving health and promoting wellness in our community, one person at a time. We are dedicated to continually learning and exploring new, better, and creative ways to serve our patients, our employees and our community.

Job Summary:
Performs day to day clinical and patient care activities under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills (i.e. hygiene, nutritional needs, vital signs, and specimens).
• Communicates pertinent patient data accurately and utilizes time management skills to organize and prioritize patient care activities.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Enrolled in an approved diploma/degreed nursing  program.
• Successful completion of the  junior year of nursing school. (Must have completed 1 full year of nursing clinical rotations.)