Director of Nursing/ER Registered Nurse

Company: AHN Neighborhood Hospital
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 25, 2026

Job Description:

About Us: HIGHLIGHTS: Director of Nursing/Emergency Room Registered Nurse SHIFT: Day/Swing Shift JOB TYPE: Full-Time FACILITY TYPE: 18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient) JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE of eligibility!), Paid Employee Referrals! FREE Parking! LOCATION: Harmar: 2501 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 appcast We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. Position Overview: The purpose of this position is to serve in the Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing capacity. Additionally, this position will provide support to leadership and create an atmosphere that provides continuity of quality patient care in the emergent hospital environment. Learning to ensure all aspects of the hospital are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and compliance with licensing and accreditation standards. Essential Job Functions: - Responsible for covering a minimum of three 12-hour clinical Registered Nurse shifts weekly per Hospital Administrator direction, to include: - Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families - Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical records - Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients - Presents proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes to the physician - Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times - Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care - Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations - Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care - Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures - Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given - Assemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that State - Safe handling of food preparation for patients - This position will also serve in the capacity of the Director of Nursing, to include: - Assists with all functional aspects of overseeing the hospital including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Patient Access and Dietary when Hospital Administrator is unavailable at the site or based on instruction from the HA. - Supports senior leadership during facility inspections by licensing and accrediting agencies. - Evaluates and addresses the educational needs of the market. - Assists in the implementation of the quality management and reporting system. - Assists with process improvement activities and corrective action plans in the facility. - Assists with tracking any incidents to determine patient safety events; including administrative review of follow-up letters as required for serious events, and patient grievance follow-up in collaboration with the Patient Experience team. - Assists with interim coverage of vacant or absent leadership positions within the region. - Assists with ensuring all functional areas are fully staffed with continuous coverage; including - Assists with new and continued education and following up with staff, including tracking of staff certifications and licenses. - Assist the Hospital Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer in implementing policies and procedures of the hospital. - The position can make recommendations to the Hospital Administrator on the selection and promotion of nursing personnel based on established job descriptions and individual qualifications and capabilities. - Assists the Administrator-On-Call (AOC) with admission reviews Other Job Functions: - Monitors facility quality indicators and supports development of resolution plans by working closely with regional and corporate functions such as safety and infection control. - Complies with all established policies, procedures and protocols. - Attends staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandatory meetings as required. - Supports Hospital Administrator with fiscal accountability through scheduling and ordering supplies. - Travels to all facility locations as requested. - Performs additional duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor degree preferred; MSN, preferred - 5 years total nursing experience, preferred - Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required - 2 years critical care or PCU experience in an acute care hospital, preferred - Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards, preferred - Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, required - 2 years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, preferred - Experience with high acuity, ICU Medical/Surgical patients, preferred - 2 years Emergency Department experience in an acute care hospital, preferred - Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication - Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

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