Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Highmark Inc
Pittsburgh, PA

RN - TeleICU - Pittsburgh, PA

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : 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 Location: On-site at 4 Allegheny Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Shift: Rotational This position will work in a busy call center environment. GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides TeleICU-nursing care to a diverse population of critically ill adults across multiple intensive care units at various acute care sites. Focuses on prevention and evidence-based care through advocacy, clinical decision support and proactive, continuous monitoring. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Collects and analyzes patient data for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and management. Efficiently assembles a focused assessment of physiological, psychological and medical record data. Direct observation via audio/video platform. * Uses critical thinking skills and critical care knowledge in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions. Re-evaluates prior diagnosis and care plans at appropriate intervals in accordance with expected individual patient outcomes. Prioritizes clinical problems accurately and in a timely manner. * Responds to routine, urgent, and emergent patient problems appropriately by demonstrating effective decision-making. Provides follow up to ensure problem resolution. Proactive surveillance of adverse physiological trends. Appropriately address alerts/alarms. * Uses clinical decision tools in determining evidence-based practices for clinical problems. Ensures prophylactic strategies in place. * Effectively communicates and advocates needs and wishes of patient/significant other regarding health care. Formulates and articulates concise and comprehensive assessments of real or potential patient problems to the Virtual ICU intensivist. * Other duties as assigned or requested. QUALIFICATIONS: Required * Associate's Degree in Nursing * 3 years in an ICU * 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 * CCRN-E (obtained within 1 year of hire) Substitutions * None Preferred * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing SKILLS: * Proficiency with Windows-based computer skills and operations * Effective communication skills * EMR: Cerner/EPIC/eCaremanager 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. 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