RN Staff Nurse, Weekend Nights - T12 Cardiology

RN Staff Nurse (Weekends) – T12 Cardiology – Full time, 24 hours –

Shifts:

Weekend nights, 7pm-7am – Union position:
Yes (SEIU) – Posted: 9/18/2024

Are you a Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity? Choose UPMC! Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world‑class medical professionals, advance your career through a defined ladder, pursue continued learning, and enjoy a premier benefits package that supports you and your family.

• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12‑hour or three 8‑hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

• Medical benefits as per full‑time staff.
• Paid short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement as per full‑time staff.
• PTO accrued at full‑time rate of 0.0769 per hour worked.

Competitive starting pay reflecting education and experience. UPMC Altoona RNs enjoy newly enhanced pay, starting rates increased by $4 /hour plus an additional $2 shift differential.

• $35.50 (BSN)
• $34.00 (non‑BSN)
• Title and salary determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Sign‑on bonuses up to $20,000 available for eligible candidates who commit to a two‑year work agreement.

• 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.

• Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.

• 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 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 compliance.
• Current licensure in the state where the facility is located or a multistate license if covered by the Nursing Licensure Compact.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.