Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date: 01/10/2017
Non Union
Position Number: 55359
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Oncology
Status: Full Time

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: Manages daily operations of clinical areas and ensures positive outcomes when dealing with physicians, staff, vendors, patients and their families.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates effective leadership skills, supervises staff, evaluates work, and recommends and implements approved disciplinary action.
• Provides clinical and operational management of clinical areas for the provision of high quality holistic patient care.
• Assesses and implements Performance Improvement initiatives and participates in the development of new programs.
• Plans and implements cost effective budgets and ensures that optimal reimbursement is received for provided services.
• Maintains departmental compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• Promotes and ensures professional practice and continuing education throughout the assigned clinical areas.
• Performs the duties of a registered nurse as necessary.
• Frequent travel to satellite locations may be required.

Job Requirements:

• Current PA RN Licensure. Valid PA driver's license may be required.
• BSN preferred.
• 5 years clinical experience required. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance theory, and ICD-9 and CPT coding preferred.
• Accountability for all activities in areas of responsibility. Authority to develop new methods, implement changes and initiate programs to meet the needs of patients. Independent decision making and problem resolution.