Job Title: Registered Nurse - Surgical Progressive Care Unit Job ID: 680068 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours: .9 FT (36 hrs) 7a-7p/7p-7a rotation with call prn Shift: Rotating Facility: UPMC Altoona Department: Surgical PCU Location: , Altoona PA
Description
Registered Nurse
.9 Full Time (36 hrs/week) 7a-7p/7p-7a rotation with call prn
6E - Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Union position: SEIU
Posted: 03/26/2018
Purpose:
UPMC Altoona is hiring a .9 full time Registered Nurse to help support the Surgical Progressive Care Unit. 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:
Adheres to universal precautions.
Identifies potential problems and initiates appropriate measures.
Identifies environmental factors which deter effective patient care, initiates action, and contributes ideas towards resolution.
Assessment:
Assesses patient and family needs and documents this information appropriately in the computer or on appropriate form.
Reassesses patient every eight hours, and, as necessary.
RNC or CCRN is preferred for STICU and SPCU within two years.
ACLS preferred, BLS required.
Must complete the Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire
Must attend Trauma Symposium yearly.
Must maintain eight Stroke and six trauma competencies per year
Telemetry and or Critical care experience preferred.
Current proficiency preferred in skilled initiation and maintenance of IV Therapy in all age levels.
Previous experience preferred in initiation and maintenance of Intravascular Access devices.
Knowledge of troubleshooting methods and prior experience in administration of Cathflo for poorly functioning or clotted Central venous lines and ports preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
Registered Nurse
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
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to
$0
Union Position: Yes
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Job Title: Registered Nurse - Surgical Progressive Care Unit Job ID: 680068 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours: .9 FT (36 hrs) 7a-7p/7p-7a rotation with call prn Shift: Rotating Facility: UPMC Altoona Department: Surgical PCU Location: , Altoona PA
Description
Registered Nurse
.9 Full Time (36 hrs/week) 7a-7p/7p-7a rotation with call prn
6E - Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Union position: SEIU
Posted: 03/26/2018
Purpose:
UPMC Altoona is hiring a .9 full time Registered Nurse to help support the Surgical Progressive Care Unit. 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:
Adheres to universal precautions.
Identifies potential problems and initiates appropriate measures.
Identifies environmental factors which deter effective patient care, initiates action, and contributes ideas towards resolution.
Assessment:
Assesses patient and family needs and documents this information appropriately in the computer or on appropriate form.
Reassesses patient every eight hours, and, as necessary.
RNC or CCRN is preferred for STICU and SPCU within two years.
ACLS preferred, BLS required.
Must complete the Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire
Must attend Trauma Symposium yearly.
Must maintain eight Stroke and six trauma competencies per year
Telemetry and or Critical care experience preferred.
Current proficiency preferred in skilled initiation and maintenance of IV Therapy in all age levels.
Previous experience preferred in initiation and maintenance of Intravascular Access devices.
Knowledge of troubleshooting methods and prior experience in administration of Cathflo for poorly functioning or clotted Central venous lines and ports preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
Registered Nurse
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$0
to
$0
At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!
UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.