RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - T12 Cardiology

UPMC • Altoona, PA

3d • $34 - $36

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is hiring a Registered Nurse for the T12 Cardiology unit. This is a 0.9 full-time night-shift position, working 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM for 36 hours per week, with rotation and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The position is union-represented by SEIU.

The nurse provides direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards, safely performs and documents procedures, and administers medications and IV therapy according to policy. The nurse assesses and documents patient and family needs, reassesses patients every eight hours or as needed, and develops and maintains care plans in collaboration with patients, families, colleagues, and community agencies.

The role also involves coordinating with medical staff and other professionals, using relevant clinical and administrative computer systems, educating patients, families, staff, and students, and supporting other members of the healthcare team. The nurse follows safety and occupational exposure precautions, addresses potential patient-care and environmental concerns, completes annual competency validation, and maintains proficiency in point-of-care testing.

UPMC Altoona offers a night program that may provide an additional $2 per hour on top of the $2 off-shift differential for eligible hours worked. Participation requires completion of orientation and at least six months of RN experience; graduate nurses may enter the program once eligible. Eligible nursing graduates may also qualify for UPMC's monthly loan repayment program, with up to $15,000 paid over three years. Starting pay rates listed 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. Sign-on bonuses are available.

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, or an applicable multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state.
• Satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
• CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) qualification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Future graduates and experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply; future graduate nurses may apply up to one year before graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards; perform and document procedures safely and accurately.
• Administer medications and IV therapy according to policy.
• Assess and document patient and family needs, and reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Develop and maintain care plans with patients and families; prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
• Work 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, and contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Provide guidance and support to other healthcare team members and demonstrate professionalism.
• Follow universal precautions and occupational exposure policies; 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 lab criteria.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay, with rates reflecting nursing education and professional experience.
• Newly enhanced starting pay rates, increased by $4 per hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.
• Night program may provide an additional $2 per hour on top of the off-shift differential for eligible hours worked.
• Generous sign-on bonuses are available.
• Tuition assistance.
• Eligible nursing graduates may receive up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years.
• Defined career ladder and continued learning and development opportunities.
• Premier benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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