RN Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

UPMC • Altoona, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This is a full-time, .9 position with a day/evening shift rotation, including weekends and holidays. The role involves providing Life Changing Medicine alongside an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals. UPMC offers a defined career ladder, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package, and resources to help employees balance life. Future graduates and experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply, with future GN's able to apply up to one year in advance of graduation. The position offers competitive starting pay based on education and experience, with enhanced rates and shift differentials for RNs at UPMC Altoona. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment. UPMC also offers a monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates, up to $15,000 over three years.

Requirements

• 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.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain one of the following within 2 years of hire or transfer: Acute/Critical Care RN (CCRN) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses OR Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) OR Certified Flight Nurse OR Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse OR Certified Progressive Care Nurse OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric OR Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately.
• Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
• Evaluate and document patient and family needs.
• Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• 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.
• Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
• Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
• Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs.
• Contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies.
• Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
• Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.

Benefits

• defined career ladder
• continued learning and development opportunities
• premier benefits package
• resources to help you balance the most important things in life
• competitive starting pay
• enhanced pay
• $4/hour increase
• $2 shift differential
• Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000
• monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level