RN Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

UPMC; Fairview Township (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Emergency Department in a full-time role. This opportunity offers a defined career ladder, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued learning and development within a premier system.

A sign-on bonus and loan repayment options are available for qualified candidates. Starting rates reflect nursing education and experience, with higher pay for BSN holders and a potential two-year work commitment.

Qualifications

• Provide direct care following nursing protocols and standards.
• Assess and reassess patient and family needs regularly.
• Plan and coordinate care with patients, families and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
• Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

Skills

Direct patient care

IV therapy

Medication administration

Assessment & reassessment

Care planning

Team communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Bed Management System

Alpha

CPOE

Job description

RN Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Full-Time

Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive?Choose UPMC!Take advantage of an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

Compensation:

We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.*

Minimum starting pay rates:

• $35.50 (BSN)
• $34.00 (non-BSN)
• Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Generous Sign-On Bonus:

Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for RNs with 1+ years of RN experience who commit to a two-year work agreement

Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment:

UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years. Learn about the ways UPMC supports graduate nurses here:

Purpose & Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
• Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

Coordination and Communication

• Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
• Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.

Education and Leadership

• Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
• Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.