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RN Outpatient - Pulmonary - West Penn - Full Time (Hybrid)

Highmark Health Bloomfield, PA 15224, US

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered. OF Nursing care is delivered in an outpatient setting

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The registered nurse provides transformational leadership in a professional practice setting by striving to create and participate in the future of healthcare.
  • Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
  • Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Assigns duties and lunches for staff when performing charge role.
  • Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome.
  • Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
  • Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues and cultivates a work environment that promotes positive employees attitudes, effective communications, trust, and collaboration.
  • Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected and creativity, flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability are key.
  • Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services.
  • Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals).
  • Participates in department specific quality initiatives ( ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used.
  • Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate.
  • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family.
  • Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers.
  • Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs.
  • Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly.
  • Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development for self and others.
  • Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations.
  • Seeks both formal and independent learning activities using current research findings and other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
  • Participates in systematic peer review and obtains informal feedback regarding one’s own practice from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others. Identifies areas of strength, as well as, areas in which professional development would be beneficial.
  • Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy.
  • Places the patient at the center of everything they do by continuously evaluating and assessing patient and family satisfaction and performing as an advocate for patients and customers.
  • Participates in department specific patient satisfaction initiatives.
  • Promotes compassionate communication that is patient and family centered.
  • Assesses for and attempts to resolve patient/family concerns.
  • Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
  • CPR certification

Preferred

  • 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.

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.

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Complete initial assessment of the patient’s health history, learning needs and barriers, physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs and reassess annually. Involve the patient/family and other healthcare professionals when appropriate. Complete patient care treatments/testing as ordered by the physician. Administer medications/immunizations using appropriate routes and techniques specific to age of the patient. Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation. Provide education and instruction, within their scope of practice, to patients and families. Assess the patient’s readiness to learn, educational needs and educational barriers. Provide educational material and/or instruction based on assessed needs. Document all education/instruction provided including topic, individual provided to and understanding. Maintain collaborative relationship with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes. Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures. Assist the physician with treatments and procedures as requested. Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies. Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care. Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy. Use patient identifiers on all written documentation, including notes and point of care testing results. Assist in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements. Adhere to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections. Participate in non-punitive medication reporting. Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of professional nursing. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate. Maintain accountability for actions taken. Delegate patient care appropriately. Effectively function as a resource person. Act as a patient advocate. Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students. Assist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs. Coordinate communication between patients/families and physician practice, pharmacies, specialists and insurance carriers. Provide advise based on protocols and physician instructions and direct patients to the appropriate level of care. Facilitate patient’s access to prescription refills based on physician order. Obtain prior authorizations and/or assist with indigent programs per physician order based on the patient’s financial status or insurance coverage. Support performance improvement initiatives within the physician practice. Assist in data collection as directed by the manager/physician. Incorporate into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented. Maintain the environment of care. Ensure that supplies in patient care areas are replenished daily. Consistently maintains a clean safe environment. Follow policies pertaining to daily/weekly/monthly quality control for refrigerator temperature, and equipment controls. Perform POC testing as ordered by the physician. Complete all quality control testing per policy and manufacturing guidelines. Use two patient identifiers, name and DOB, prior to testing. Follow appropriate procedures when collecting patient specimens. Accurately record patient test results on appropriate result form and testing log. Identify results that are out of acceptable range and follow up prior to performing patient testing. Prepare forms, copy records and respond to requests per policies and procedures. Assist in maintaining the patient’s record to facilitate filing and retrieval of information. Participate in staff education. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required. Strong leadership ability, independent thinking and decision-making ability; analytical problem-solving skills, sound judgment; excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Previous experience in an outpatient office setting. License, Certification & Clearances Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required. Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 Clearances Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations. LEAN Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values. AAP/EEO Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below. Work Environment When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x x Extreme Cold x x Heights x x Confined Spaces x x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x x Mechanical Hazards x x Use of Vibrating Tools x Operates Vehicle x x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x x On-Call Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x x Direct Patient Care x x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x x Body Protection x x Latex Exposure x x Solvent Exposure x x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x x Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x Standing x x Kneeling x x Squatting (Crouching) x x Twisting/Turning x x Keyboard/Computer Operation x x Gross Grasp x x Fine Finger Manipulation x x Hand/Arm Coordination x x Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) x x Carry x x Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x x Seeing Near w/Acuity x x Feeling (Sensation) x x Color Vision x x Hearing Clearly x x Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x Reaching Forward x x Lifting Floor to Knuckle =
RN Outpatient Part-time
Allegheny Health Network

Registered Nurse-Westmoreland Endoscopy Center-Part-time

Allegheny Health Network Greensburg, PA
Company Allegheny Health Network Job Description GENERAL OVERVIEW The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered. SC Nursing care is delivered primarily in outpatient surgery center. Essential Responsibilities The registered nurse provides transformational leadership in a professional practice setting by striving to create and participate in the future of healthcare. Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Assigns duties and lunches for staff when performing charge role. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues and cultivates a work environment that promotes positive employees attitudes, effective communications, trust, and collaboration. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected and creativity, flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability are key. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality initiatives ( ex EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family. Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs. Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development for self and others. Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations. Seeks both formal and independent learning activities using current research findings and other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Participates in systematic peer review and obtains informal feedback regarding one’s own practice from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others. Identifies areas of strength, as well as, areas in which professional development would be beneficial. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Places the patient at the center of everything they do by continuously evaluating and assessing patient and family satisfaction and performing as an advocate for patients and customers. Participates in department specific patient satisfaction initiatives. Promotes compassionate communication that is patient and family centered. Assesses for and attempts to resolve patient/family concerns. Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift. Qualifications Minimum Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) CPR Certification Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred 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. 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. 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