Date Posted: 7/6/2026 Location: Allegheny General Hospital Department: 5A Telemetry Observation Status: Full Time Shift: 80 hours every two weeks Rotation per guidelines Union: NO THE UNIT: Allegheny General Hospital's 5A Telemetry Observation Unit is a specialized 38 bed unit focused on providing rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute medical conditions. The unit primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, and altered mental status. Patients awaiting IR procedures, and those no longer able to care for themselves at home, are also cared for on this unit. 5A operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and longer stay inpatient care. ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL - AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center - 5 state of the art ICU's - State of the art Cancer Center - 550+ Beds 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 - Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). - Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate - Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate - Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate - CPR certification - Bachelor's Degree Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. Preferred - BSN - 3 years' experience in clinical specialty - Previous supervisory experience - Certification in area of specialty 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. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.