RN Staff Nurse BSN Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Altoona, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Description

RN Staff Nurse
T8 Trauma ICU
.9 full-time, day/night shift rotation+ every other weekend/holiday rotation
Shifts: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (36 hours/week)
Union position: Yes (SEIU)
Posted: 5/6/2025

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Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

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Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

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Minimum starting pay rates:

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  • $31.50 (BSN)

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  • $30.00 (non-BSN)

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  • Shift differential: $2.00 (+ an additional $2.00 if qualified for the night program)

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  • Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. 

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Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses:

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  • $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.

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  • Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

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UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program:

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  • Graduate Nurses are eligible to receive a $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 years.

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Purpose & Responsibilities:

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Patient Care

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  • Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.

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  • Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.

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  • 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.

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Coordination and Communication

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  • Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.

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  • Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.

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Education and Leadership

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  • Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.

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  • Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

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Safety and Compliance

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  • Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.

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  • Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.

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Experience Required:

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  • None

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Education and Formal Training Required:

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  • Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*

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  • Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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  • Must obtain one of these eight certifications within two years of hire/transfer:\n
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    • 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.
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  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
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  • Registered Nurse (RN)
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  • Act 34
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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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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