RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - 7E Neurology

UPMC•Altoona, PA

10d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse for their 7E Neurology unit. This is a full-time, .9 position working night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) with a weekend and holiday rotation. This is a union position represented by SEIU. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced Registered Nurses. Future Graduate Nurses can apply up to one year in advance of graduation. UPMC offers a Night Program for RNs, providing an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential for eligible participants. The position offers competitive pay based on education and experience, with enhanced starting rates and shift differentials. Benefits include a defined career ladder, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package, and resources for work-life balance. UPMC also offers a monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates and generous sign-on bonuses.

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)
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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

at least 6 months of registered nurse experience to participate in the night program (for GN's once qualifications are met)

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.
Complies with established occupational exposure policies.