RN Staff Nurse - Acute Care ICU

UPMC•Altoona, PA

2d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the T8 Acute Care ICU. This is a .9 full-time position with day/night shifts and includes 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule/holiday rotation. The role involves providing Life Changing Medicine to patients alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. 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 1 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, providing up to $15,000 in loan repayment 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 34
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

Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

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 you balance the most important things in life
competitive starting pay
rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience
newly enhanced pay
additional $2 shift differential
Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 available for eligible candidates (1+ years of RN experience) who commit to a two-year work agreement.
Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment: UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years.