Casual Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
UPMC•Somerset, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
UPMC Somerset Emergency Department is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse (RN) to support their 24/7 operations. This position offers flexibility with 12-hour shifts scheduled on an as-needed basis. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience.
- NIHSS upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or within 6 months of hire)
- Basic Arrhythmia Course (upon hire or within 1 year)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (or within 6 months of hire)
- Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Foster productive relationships internally and externally through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
- Utilize Relationship Based Care in nursing practice to foster a healing environment.
- Develop daily patient goals and care plans collaboratively, considering holistic patient needs.
- Apply critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues in patient care.
- Communicate effectively and advocate for patients within the care team.
- Ensure comprehensive patient documentation to facilitate caregiver communication.
- Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff effectively.
- Support professional development of students, new staff, and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor.
- Foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement by seeking and implementing feedback.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the department or unit.
- Use research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and quality improvement efforts.
- Engage in unit-based shared governance and contribute to goal setting and care team partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
