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Monroeville, PA 15146 2570 Haymaker Road Company: Allegheny Health Network
Job Description
This is truly a med surg but the Observation Unit Clinical Decision Unit for patients that are not medically stable to go home but do not meet the criteria for inpatient care. Most patients are cared for 2448 hours before discharge or admission CDU is an extension of the ED with a rapid turnaround time in patient care. 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.
Forbes Hospital is a 315 bed Level II trauma hospital located in the community of Monroeville. Our hospital offers the service lines of a city hospital inclusive of trauma neurosurgery cardiothoracic surgery interventional cardiology obstetrics and psychiatry while also building relationships across the organization in a community setting.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This job manages supervises and coordinates the daily operations of a specific patient care department under the direction of the Nurse Manager providing clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. Contributes to the strategic planning process and attainment of goals of the department/unit the organization and network.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP
Role model mission vision and values within their defined areas of responsibility. Demonstrates and role models professional behavior with all staff interactions. Serves as change agent and role model for change to assist staff in accepting and embracing the necessary change. Conducts monthly unit conferences with minutes which include discussions of both unit and organizational activities and goals when delegated Completes annual performance appraisals on associates which includes peer feedback process plan for professional development and employee self-appraisal on delegated associates Attends meetings at the direction of the nurse manager Promotes unit based shared governance to include ongoing support through consultation and assistance in eliminating barriers in partnership with the nurse manager Promotes professional development plan and conducts quarterly check-ins with staff Promotes and encourages nursing specialty certification in partnership with the nurse manager Promotes employee engagement through leadership rounding.
QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY
Identifies plans and implements activities in partnership with the nurse manager in specified clinical departments which ensures patient care is delivered in accordance with professional standards for nursing practice and is evidenced based meets patient safety goals and standards and regulatory guidelines. Monitors departmental performance in appropriate evidence-based practices quality and patient safety goals meeting assigned goals. Develops action plan for any goal not met which includes timeline. Participates in regulatory readiness Assists nurse manager in developing a yearly unit based quality plan with unit based clinical practice and performance improvement council based on identified unit needs. Participates in operational excellence projects using performance improvement methodologies related to through put and other quality improvement initiatives.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Works collaboratively with patients families peers and other departments in the organization network to meet established organizational goals for patient experience. Investigates and provides feedback for identified patient or departmental concerns. Rounds daily to assess and address patient and family needs. Collaborates with nurse manager to Develop departmental plan to address any improvement needs. Assists nurse manager in meeting or show consistent progress toward meeting established patient experience goals and metrics.
FINANCE
Ensures effective implementation of financial plan in partnership with nurse manager Demonstrates fiscal stewardship through effective and efficient use of staff facilities equipment and other resources while maintaining patient care standards. Maintains both FTE and GoodsServices within established budget completes variance reports according to established guidelines. Utilizes established tools to monitor monthly budget performance conducting drill down to explain variances as needed. Completes daily productivity tracker Collaborates with nurse manager to address overtime use with individuals as needed with documentation of discussion.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Fosters the development of staff through coaching mentoring and creating an environment which encourages learning and use of research. Assures appropriate orientation and onboarding education credentialing and professional development for personnel in collaboration with education development specialists. Encourages and facilitates staff membership on councils and committees Encourage and facilitate attendance at nursing grand rounds and other educational programs according to educational needs assessment of unit/department or network. Foster peer review participation with staff and participate in peer review with other assistant nurse managers. Conducts quarterly check-ins with assigned staff to review developmental goals Identifies one area for self-improvement annually and develops a plan to improve
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Bachelors Degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire or transfer 1 year of demonstrated clinical leadership experience 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 Masters Degree in Nursing National Certification
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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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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 Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys 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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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Job Details
Job category: Nursing Position Type: Full Time Posted: 2026-02-11T002806.3763100000 Locations: Monroeville, PA 15146 2570 Haymaker Road Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Job Family: RN Supervisory-AHN Req ID: J276787
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