RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - T11 Trauma

UPMC • Altoona, PA

19h • $34 - $36

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is hiring a Registered Nurse for its T11 Trauma unit. This is a 0.9 full-time night-shift role, working 36 hours per week with holiday and weekend rotation. Nurses provide care to adult patients on Tower 11, a 44-bed orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical-surgical monitored unit. The unit serves patients with orthopedic and neurological surgeries, fractures, trauma, neurological disorders, and medical conditions, including complex fractures and post-operative joint replacements. Nurses work collaboratively with nursing assistants, physical therapists, physicians, case management, and other professionals to provide patient care.

UPMC Altoona offers a night program that may provide an additional $2 per hour on top of the $2 off-shift differential for qualifying hours. Participation requires completion of orientation and at least six months of registered nurse experience; graduate nurses may join once they meet these qualifications. Future graduates and experienced registered nurses are encouraged to apply, and future graduate nurses may apply up to one year before graduation.

Starting pay rates are $35.50 per hour for BSN nurses and $34.00 per hour for non-BSN nurses. Title and salary depend on education and nursing experience. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to nurses with at least one year of experience; eligible hires are asked to make a two-year work commitment. Eligible nursing graduates may also qualify for UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program, which offers $15,000 in loan repayment over three years.

The role requires a current Pennsylvania nursing license, satisfactory completion of the Nursing Department’s orientation and probationary period, and applicable certifications and clearances. Nurses assigned to T11 must complete the Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire, maintain six stroke and six trauma competencies per year, and attend the Trauma Symposium annually.

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, or an applicable multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Satisfactory completion of the Nursing Department’s orientation program and probationary period.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) credential or training as applicable; NIHSS education must be completed before the end of orientation if required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Act 34 clearance.
• For T11 assignments, completion of the Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire, six stroke and six trauma competencies per year, and annual attendance at the Trauma Symposium.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Future graduate nurses and experienced registered nurses are encouraged to apply.
• Future graduate nurses may apply up to one year before graduation.
• At least one year of nursing experience qualifies candidates for the advertised sign-on bonus.
• At least six months of registered nurse experience after completing orientation is required to participate in the night program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards, and safely and accurately perform and document procedures.
• Administer medications and IV therapy in accordance with policy.
• Evaluate and document patient and family needs, and reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Involve patients and families in care planning; prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain current care plans.
• Coordinate care with community agencies and other professionals.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
• Use the Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
• Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs, and contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Provide guidance and support to other healthcare team members and demonstrate professionalism in interactions.
• Follow universal precautions and occupational exposure policies, and identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
• Complete annual competency validation and maintain proficiency in point-of-care testing according to laboratory criteria.
• For T11 assignments, complete the Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire, maintain six stroke and six trauma competencies annually, and attend the annual Trauma Symposium.

Benefits

• Potential additional $2 per hour for qualifying night-program hours, in addition to the $2 off-shift differential.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with at least one year of experience, subject to a two-year work commitment.
• Eligible nursing graduates may receive $15,000 in loan repayment over three years through UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program.
• Premier benefits package.
• Ongoing learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed