Date Posted: 1/22/26
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: 12A Telemetry
Status: Full Time
Shift: 72 hours every two weeks
Rotation per guidelines
Union: NO
THE UNIT:The Allegheny General 12A Telemetry Unit is 24 beds with all single occupancy rooms. The Unit provides high acuity post-surgical care to cardiac, thoracic, vascular and transplant patients, as well as support and treatment to patients with LVADs. The unit is proud to hold the Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification (C4).
GENERAL OVERVIEW:Directs and provides professional nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; coordinates the daily clinical and operational components of the unit.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Oversees , monitors and collects data related to the facility and department's quality and satisfaction measures.
- Serves as the clinical expert and role model for staff. Monitors and mentors staff performance and follows up appropriately with staff. May perform these duties in a supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills by effective communication and interpersonal skills. Enhance professional relationships and achieves desired outcomes.
- Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population.
- Assures appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix to optimize routine operations within the context of productivity requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
- Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Preferred
- BSN
- 3 years' experience in clinical specialty
- Previous supervisory experience
- Certification in area of specialty
Additional Employment Requirements:- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- CPR - American Heart Association
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
