GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population.
• Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population.
• Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
• Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Completed RN training program and have PA RN licensure or have applied for practice permit
• CPR Certification that meets American Heart Association Guidelines

All new GN’s/RN’s are enrolled into the Allegheny Health Network, Nurse Residency Program

• Vizient/AACN Program
• Length: 1 year, paid, 4 hours/month away from the bedside
• Based on 3 core curriculum areas: Leadership, Patient Safety, Professional Role
• Assists the graduate nurse into the transition of a more independent, confident, and competent clinical nurse
• Provides a development plan and assists in career development and planning