RN Staff Nurse - T12 Cardiology

UPMC; Altoona (PA); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Loan repayment

Résumé du poste

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Staff Nurse in the T12 Cardiology unit for a 0.9 full-time role with day/night rotation and weekends/holidays. Shifts rotate 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, totaling 36 hours per week. Union position: SEIU.

The role offers a defined career ladder, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Starting pay reflects nursing education and experience, with newly enhanced rates and a $2 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Pennsylvania RN license.
• Must satisfactorily complete orientation program and probationary period.
• ACLS and BLS CPR certifications required.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification preferred.
• Act 34 clearance as part of hiring process.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care using nursing protocols and document procedures.
• Assess and reassess patient needs and update care plans.
• Coordinate with team to develop and adjust patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families, and support staff education.
• Maintain safety, adherence to precautions, and competency in point-of-care testing.

Connaissances

Direct patient care

Medication administration

IV therapy

Assessments & care planning

Team coordination

Formation

PA RN license

Outils

Bed Management System

Alpha

CPOE

Description du poste

RN Staff Nurse

T12 Cardiology

.9 full-time, day/night rotation + weekend/holiday rotation

Shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (36 hours/week)

Union position: SEIU

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 Bonuses are available!

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: https://mycareer.upmc.com/yourgncareer/

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.

Experience Required

• None

Education and Formal Training Required

• Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
• Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran