- Newly competitive wages:
- $29.50 (BSN)
- $28.00 (non-BSN)
- Shift differential: $2.00
- _ _Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience._
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000.
- $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience
- Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.
- UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program: If you are eligible for the $15,000 sign-on bonus, then you may be eligible to receive an additional $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 years
- An incomparable benefit package (found to be 15% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market)
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
- Dedicated Professional Development Program, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
- Adheres to universal precautions.
- Completes annual competency validation activities.
- Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
- Demonstrates professionalism in providing patient care.
- Engages the medical staff and other professionals in discussion of patient care problems resulting in mutually developed plans of care.
- Identifies potential problems and initiates appropriate measures.
- Identifies environmental factors which deter effective patient care, initiates action, and contributes ideas towards resolution.
- Maintains proficiency and competency in point of care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the laboratory.
- Serves as a consultant to other members of the healthcare team.
- Utilizes Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and all other computer systems appropriately.
- Assessment:
- Evaluation:
- Implementation:
- Planning:
- None (future grads & experienced RNs are encouraged to apply)
- Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
- Must complete NIHSS education prior to end of orientation period, if required.
- For all positions in
- ACLS preferred, BLS required. PALS for specific units.
- *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.
- 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)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Act 34
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RN Staff Nurse - Altoona, PA, United States - UPMC
Description
RN Staff NurseT1- Cardiology
.9 full time, 3pm-3am (36 hrs/week)
Union position:
SEIU
Posted: 1/29/2024
UPMC Altoona is hiring a future graduate or Registered Nurse to help support our Medical Progressive Care Unit
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally - starting on day one of your career.
From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.
Here's how we support our nurses:
About the T12 Cardiology Unit:
T12 Cardiology (MPCU - Tower 12), is a fast paced 45 bed medical stepdown unit.
We serve the adult population with acute diagnoses that are too unstable for a general medical floor, or who are newly transferred out of ICU.
We provide care to a wide variety of patients - we are the unit of choice for cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, myocardial infarction, sepsis, multisystem organ failure and respiratory compromise requiring BiPAP and high flow oxygenation.
We are ACLS certified and are trained to care for patients requiring cardiac drips and complex rhythm interpretation. We provide postop cardiac care to patients after pacemaker insertion, ablation, cardiac catherization, and watchman procedures.
As a member of this team you will provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process, provide leadership for the nursing team, and contribute to the education of a variety of members of the staff and students.
Responsibilities:
Experience Required:
Education and Formal Training Required:
Critical Care:
CCRN is required within two years of hire date. RN-C or CCRN required for MPCU and SPCU within two years of hire date.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran