RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - T12 Cardiology

UPMC • Altoona, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse for their T12 Cardiology unit, offering a Night Program for RNs. This is a .9 full-time position with night shifts and a rotation including every other weekend and holiday. The role involves providing Life Changing Medicine 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 to help employees balance life. For working night shift, an additional $2/hour may be received on top of the off-shift differential. Graduate Nurses (GNs) can move into the night program once they meet the experience qualifications. Future Graduates and experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply, with future GNs able to 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. Generous sign-on bonuses and tuition assistance/loan repayment programs are available.

Requirements

• Must have completed orientation period and have at least 6 months of registered nurse experience to participate in the night program.
• 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
• additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential ($2) for actual hours worked within the night program guidelines
• newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential
• Generous sign-on bonuses available
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level