Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date: 1/17/2017
Job Number: 55412
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: 8A Telemetry
Status: Full-time
Shift: Rotating

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: Provides day to day supervision and direction for the clinical staff.
Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises staff, evaluates work, and recommends and implements approved disciplinary action.
• Promotes a professional work environment through sound management principles and leadership skills.
• Promotes cooperative problem solving, appropriate delegation, and the building of team spirit through individual counseling, and assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Ensures cost effective operations by scrutinizing resource utilization such as scheduling practices, payroll, and inventory control.
• Pursues continuous performance improvement by monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of care, and ensures compliance of regulatory standards.

• BSN Degree required.
• Completion of Bachelor's degree within allotted timeframe is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or related field is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current PA RN license required

• Certification in area of specialty required. Completion of specialty certification required within one year.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Must be able to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, and take appropriate actions. Ability to prioritize patient and department needs, and supervise unit operation and personnel. Ability to utilize resources for problem resolution
• Follows Standard Precautions and/or other appropriate precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Personal Protective Equipment:

Required Experience:
Three years relevant RN experience preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.