Department: Nursing Professional Practice Nursing Education
Work Hours: Mainly M-F daylight, but occasional off shift and weekend required.
Raises the standards of nursing clinical practice to achieve quality patient outcomes by providing for the educational development of the nursing staff. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, protocols and guidelines particularly in the areas of their specialty assignment.
Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing. Current Pennsylvania license. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. BCLS. Minimum 5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting. ACLS within 6 months of hire into position.
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Master Degree in Nursing or other related healthcare field. Knowledge of The Joint Commission standards, Department of Health regulations and other regulatory agency requirement. Proficient writing skills. Computer proficiency.
Heritage Valley Health System is a $535 million integrated delivery network providing comprehensive health care for residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, in Pennsylvania; eastern Ohio; and the panhandle of West Virginia.
In partnership with over 3,600 employees and more than 600 physicians, Heritage Valley offers a broad range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services at its two hospitals: Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley; in 50 physician offices; and many community satellite facilities.
