Company :Allegheny Health Network
Job Description : Date Posted: 2/26/2026
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Ortho Trauma Spine
Status: Full Time
Shift: 72 hours every two weeks
Rotation per guidelines
Union: No
THE UNIT:The Allegheny General Ortho/Trauma/Spine Unit is a 57 bed telemetry unit. The Unit specializes in the care of patients with complex Ortho/Trauma needs, as well as joint replacements and neurosurgical spine surgeries. On an occasional basis, this unit also handles the care of adolescent pediatric trauma patients.
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.
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.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
