RN Clinical Nursing Unit Supervisor, 9C Telemetry (Full Time) Allegheny General Hospital

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

Date Posted: 03/06/2023
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: 9C Telemetry
Status: Full Time
Shift:  72 hours every two weeks

Rotation per guidelines

Union: NO  

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities.  AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

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

THE UNIT:

Allegheny General’s 9C Tele Unit

• Patient population
  • General neurology
  • General medical/telemetry
  • Medical trauma
  • Vascular/Thoracic surgical patients

Job Summary:   Provides day to day supervision and direction for the clinical staff.

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

Responsibilities:

• Supervises staff, evaluates work, and recommends and implements approved disciplinary action.
• Promotes a professional work environment through sound management principles and leadership skills.
• Promotes cooperative problem solving, appropriate delegation, and the building of team spirit through individual counseling, and assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Ensures cost effective operations by scrutinizing resource utilization such as scheduling practices, payroll, and inventory control.
• Pursues continuous performance improvement by monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of care, and ensures compliance of regulatory standards.
• 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

Compliance Requirement: 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.

Requirements:

• Current RN PA license in good standing
• BSN Degree required or completion of Bachelor's degree within allotted timeframe is required for internal candidates.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Certification in area of specialty required. Completion of specialty certification required within one year.
• Three years relevant RN experience preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Must be able to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, and take appropriate actions. Ability to prioritize patient and department needs, and supervise unit operation and personnel. Ability to utilize resources for problem resolution
• Follows Standard Precautions and/or other appropriate precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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