RN Staff Nurse - T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit

UPMC • Altoona, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse for the T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit. This is a part-time, .5 position with night shifts and weekend/holiday rotation. The role offers an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine alongside a world-class interdisciplinary team. UPMC provides 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. GNs can apply up to one year in advance of graduation. UPMC Altoona is offering a Night Program for RNs, which may provide an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential for eligible night shift hours. To participate, nurses must have completed orientation and have at least 6 months of registered nurse experience. GNs can join the night program once these qualifications are met. Compensation includes competitive starting pay based on education and experience, with enhanced rates and an additional $2 shift differential. Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 are available for eligible candidates with 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)
• 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.
• For working night shift, you may receive an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential ($2) for actual hours worked within the night program guidelines.
• Must have completed orientation period and have at least 6 months of registered nurse experience to participate.
• GNs will have the option to move into the night program once these qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately.
• Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
• Evaluate and document patient and family needs.
• Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• 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.
• Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
• Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
• Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs.
• Contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies.
• Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
• 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
• newly enhanced pay
• additional $2 shift differential
• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 are available for eligible candidates 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.

What This Job Offers

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