RN 6C Telemetry, Allegheny General

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Date Posted:

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Department: 6C Telemetry

Status: Full Time

Shift: 72 hours every two weeks

Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union: Yes

THE UNIT:

The Allegheny General 6C Telemetry Unit is a 30 bed unit providing specialized care for Medical Telemetry, General Medicine, and Internal Medicine patients. The unit cares for patients transitioning from higher levels of care, typically the stepdown unit. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, COPD exacerbations, drug and alcohol withdrawal, GI bleeds, altered mental status, sepsis, and CHF. The nursing team dedicates time to thoroughly educate patients and their families on medication management, aftercare instructions, and any relevant information to ensure a successful transition fr...