Date Posted: 4/30/2026Location: Allegheny General HospitalDepartment: 6A StepdownStatus: Full TimeShift: 72 hours every two weeks Rotation per guidelines Union: NO THE UNIT: Allegheny General's 6A Stepdown Unit is a 30 bed unit specializing in the care of ICU stepdown patients and complex medical cases. Primarily serving as a receiving unit for patients stepping down from MICU, 6A also admits patients from the Emergency Department, outside hospitals, and smaller ICUs requiring a higher level of care for stabilization. The unit frequently cares for patients with respiratory issues (with respiratory therapy available on the floor), drug and alcohol withdrawal, GI bleeds, altered mental status, sepsis, and congestive heart failure (CHF). Nurses manage a high-acuity patient population requiring frequent blood product administration, intravenous access, and close monitoring. 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. (15%) • 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. (30%) • Demonstrates effective leadership skills by effective communication and interpersonal skills. Enhance professional relationships and achieves desired outcomes. (20%) • Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (20%) • Assures appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix to optimize routine operations within the context of productivity requirements. (15%) • 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. 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.