RN Staff Nurse (Day/Night) - Emergency Department

UPMC•Altoona, PA

2d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This is a full-time position with day/night shifts and rotation, including weekend and holiday shifts. The role involves providing Life Changing Medicine to patients while working alongside an interdisciplinary team. UPMC offers a defined career ladder, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package, and resources for work-life balance. Future graduates and experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply. Future GNs can apply up to one year in advance of graduation. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential. A generous sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for eligible candidates with 1+ years of RN experience who commit to a two-year work agreement. 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 eight certifications within two years of hire/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

1+ years of RN experience (for sign-on bonus eligibility)

Responsibilities

Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: 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.
Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: 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 balance life
Newly enhanced pay
$4/hour increase
$2 shift differential
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates (up to $15,000 over three years)
Tuition Assistance