RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - Emergency Department

UPMC • Altoona, PA

2d • $34 - $36

About The Position

UPMC is hiring an RN Staff Nurse for its Emergency Department. The role is listed as 0.9 full-time, with night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, rotating shifts, six weekend shifts per six-week schedule, holiday rotation, and a schedule of 36 hours per week. It is a union position represented by SEIU.

The nurse provides direct patient care using established nursing protocols and standards, administers medications and IV therapy, and documents care. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients and families, developing and updating care plans with their involvement, prioritizing care, and coordinating with community agencies and other professionals. The nurse collaborates with medical staff and other team members, uses relevant clinical and computer systems, educates patients, families, staff, and students, and supports other members of the healthcare team.

The nurse is expected to follow universal precautions and occupational exposure policies, identify potential safety and care-environment concerns, complete annual competency validation, and maintain proficiency in point-of-care testing. Candidates must hold an eligible nursing license and meet the listed certification, life support, and clearance requirements. The posting welcomes future graduates and experienced registered nurses; future graduate nurses may apply up to one year before graduation.

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, or an eligible multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact as described in the posting.
• CPR meeting AHA standards, including a didactic and skills-demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain one of the specified nursing certifications within two years of hire or transfer: Acute/Critical Care RN (CCRN), Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Flight Nurse, Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse, Certified Progressive Care Nurse, 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 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
• Out-of-state NLC license holders who change residency to the state where the facility is located must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of the change.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards; 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 care plans with patients and families, prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and keep care plans current.
• 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, and contribute to staff and student education.
• 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 point-of-care testing proficiency according to laboratory criteria.

Benefits

• Defined career ladder and continued learning and development opportunities.
• Premier benefits package.
• Tuition assistance.
• Eligible nursing graduates may receive up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years.
• Eligible candidates with at least one year of RN experience may receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus by committing to a two-year work agreement.
• Competitive starting pay that reflects nursing education and professional experience; the posting lists minimum starting rates of $35.50 for BSN and $34.00 for non-BSN, with an additional $2-per-hour shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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