RN Staff Nurse (Day/Night) - T12 Cardiology

UPMC•Altoona, PA

5d•$34 - $36

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients on the T12 Cardiology unit at UPMC Altoona. The role is .9 full-time, working a day/night rotation of 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation, for 36 hours per week. Future graduates and experienced registered nurses are encouraged to apply; future graduate nurses may apply up to one year before graduation. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient and family needs, plan and coordinate care, administer medications and IV therapy, and document care. The position also involves patient and family education, collaboration with medical staff and other professionals, support for staff and students, and compliance with safety, competency, and occupational exposure requirements. UPMC offers competitive starting pay based on nursing education and experience. The posting lists minimum starting rates of $35.50 per hour for BSN nurses and $34.00 per hour for non-BSN nurses, plus a $2 shift differential. Generous sign-on bonuses are available. Eligible nursing graduates may receive up to $15,000 in loan repayment over three years through UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program. The role also offers access to a career ladder, continued learning and development opportunities, and a benefits package.

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, or an eligible multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Satisfactory completion of the Nursing Department’s orientation program and probationary period.
CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic instruction and a skills demonstration, 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) licensure.
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 and document direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards; perform 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.
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.
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 that may affect patient care.
Complete annual competency validation and maintain proficiency in point-of-care testing according to laboratory criteria.