RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - 5F Pediatric Acute Care

UPMC•Altoona, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 5F Pediatric Acute Care unit. This is a 0.9 full-time position with night shifts and weekend/holiday rotation. The role is unionized with SEIU. 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. GNs can apply up to one year in advance of graduation. UPMC Altoona is offering a Night Program for RNs, which provides an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential for eligible nurses. To participate, nurses must have completed orientation and have at least 6 months of experience. GNs can join the night program once these qualifications are met. The minimum starting pay rates are $35.50 for BSN-prepared nurses and $34.00 for non-BSN prepared nurses. A generous sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for nurses with one or more years of experience, requiring a two-year work commitment. UPMC also offers a Monthly Loan Repayment program for eligible nursing graduates, providing $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.
Must complete NIHSS education prior to end of orientation period, if required.
BLS required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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

ACLS preferred
PALS for specific units.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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.