RN Staff Nurse (7a-7p) - 7E Neurology

UPMC • Altoona, PA

5d • $34 - $36

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse provides nursing care to patients on the 7E Neurology unit at UPMC Altoona. This is a 0.9 full-time day-shift role, scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM for 36 hours per week, with shift, weekend, and holiday rotation. The schedule includes six weekend days per six-week schedule.

The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team to provide and document safe patient care, assess patient and family needs, develop and coordinate care plans, communicate with medical staff and other professionals, and educate patients, families, staff, and students. The role also involves maintaining clinical competency and following safety and occupational exposure policies.

Future graduates and experienced registered nurses are encouraged to apply. Future graduate nurses may apply up to one year before graduation. UPMC describes career-ladder opportunities, continued learning and development, and a benefits package. Compensation is based on education and nursing experience; stated minimum starting rates are $35.50 per hour for BSN nurses and $34.00 per hour for non-BSN nurses, with an additional $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.

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, or an applicable multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification preferred.
• Future graduates and experienced registered nurses are encouraged to apply; future graduate nurses may apply up to one year in advance of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately.
• Administer medications and IV therapy in accordance with policy.
• Evaluate and document patient and family needs, and reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Involve patients and families in creating care plans; prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and keep care plans current.
• Coordinate care 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 according to their needs.
• Contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Guide and support other healthcare team members, demonstrating professionalism in interactions.
• 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

• Generous sign-on bonuses available.
• Tuition assistance.
• Eligible nursing graduates may receive up to $15,000 in loan repayment over three years through UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program.
• Defined career ladder and continued learning and development opportunities.
• Premier benefits package to support employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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