RN (Full Time)- TeleICU, AHN

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : $15,000 sign on bonus offered for eligible candidates​ The TeleICU at AHN remotely monitors patients in ICU beds across AHN from a centralized office location in Pittsburgh, PA. You will work alongside our care team across AHN, virtually. This is an on-site role but is non-patient facing. Location: On-site at 4 Allegheny Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Shift: Rotational 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 Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Substitutions None Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing SKILLS: Proficiency with Windows-based computer skills and operations Effective communication skills EMR: Cerner/EPIC/eCaremanager 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. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice