Full-Time Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Med Surg in Erie, PA

Join the dedicated team at Allegheny Health Network, where we prioritize patient care and employee collaboration. Our 10-bed Telemetry/Med Surg unit focuses on providing top-notch care to acute cardiac patients and those requiring medical telemetry oversight.

At St. Vincent Hospital, a Magnet-designated institution serving the Lake Erie region since 1875, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in nursing and high-quality service.

General Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in assessing human responses and delivering comprehensive nursing care for individuals and families. As an RN, you are accountable for the quality of care provided to patients.

Essential Responsibilities
• Lead in a professional practice setting, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Assist team members in their development through mentorship and support.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and the skill levels of LPNs and support staff.
• Ensure a safe care environment, considering patient condition and intervention complexity.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers to enhance clinical practice.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among colleagues to promote a learning atmosphere.
• Cultivate an environment where accountability and open dialogue about mistakes enhance patient safety.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team evaluations to enhance clinical care.
• Champion patient safety initiatives and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Supervise, delegate, and evaluate LPN practice appropriately.
• Implement the nursing process in developing and assessing patient care plans.
• Analyze patient health data, advocating for their needs in collaboration with healthcare providers.
• Act swiftly to report changes in patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
• Be adaptable by accepting assignments outside your primary unit within your competencies.
• Commit to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Engage in professional organizations to further nursing practices.
• Continuously seek educational opportunities and utilize current research in practice.
• Participate in systematic peer reviews and seek constructive feedback from various stakeholders.
• Uphold attendance and punctuality adhering to hospital policies.
• Evaluate and enhance patient and family satisfaction consistently.
• Promote effective communication, ensuring patient and family-centered approaches.
• Identify and address patient/family concerns empathetically.
• Exhibit strong time management skills to fulfill responsibilities efficiently.

Qualifications

Minimum
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• CPR certification

Preferred
• Certification in a relevant specialty

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