RN Staff Nurse – Cardiothoracic ICU [Urgent Search] Position Available In Blair, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Description RN Staff Nurse Cardiothoracic ICU .9 full-time,day/night shifts every other weekend/holiday rotation

Rotatingshifts:

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (36 hours/week)

Unionposition:

Yes (SEIU)

Posted:

4/2/2025 /n /n Are you a RegisteredNurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searchingfor an opportunity to thrive? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of anopportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, asyou work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medicalprofessionals. You’ll have access to a defined career ladder tohelp you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning anddevelopment opportunities, a premier benefits package to supportyou and your family, and resources to help you balance the mostimportant things in life. /n /n Future Graduates & experiencedRegistered Nurses are encouraged to apply

• future GNs can apply upto 1 year in advance of graduation.

/n /n Minimum starting payrates:

/n /n

• $31.50 (BSN) /n
• $30.00 (non-BSN) /n

• Shiftdifferential:

  $2.00 ( an additional $2.00 if qualified for thenight program) /n

• Title and salary will be determined based uponeducation and nursing experience. /n /n /n Generous Sign-On Bonusfor experienced nurses: /n /n
• $15,000 sign-on bonus available fornurses with 1 or more years of experience. /n
• Candidates hiredinto a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-yearwork commitment. /n /n /n UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program: /n/n
• Graduate Nurses are eligible to receive a $15,000 student loanrepayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 years.

/n /n /n

Purpose& Responsibilities:

/n Patient Care /n /n•

Provide Direct Care:

Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and documentprocedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IVtherapy following policy. /n

• Assess and Reassess:

  Evaluate anddocument patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eighthours or as needed. /n

• Plan Care:

  Involve patients and familiesin creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences,and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with communityagencies and other professionals. /n /n Coordination andCommunication /n /n

• Engage in

Team Discussions:

Work with medicalstaff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient careplans. /n

• Utilize Systems:

  Use Bed Management System, Alpha,CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently. /n /nEducation and Leadership /n /n

• Teach and Educate:

  Initiate healthteaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contributeto the education of staff and students. /n

•

Consult and Lead:

Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members.

Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. /n /n Safety andCompliance /n /n

• Follow Precautions:

  Adhere to universalprecautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify andaddress potential problems and environmental factors affectingpatient care. /n

•

Maintain Competency:

Complete annual competencyvalidation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per labcriteria. /n

Experience Required:

/n /n

• None /n /n

Education andFormal Training Required:

/n /n

• Must hold a current license topractice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania
• /n•Mustsatisfactorily complete the Nursing Department’s orientationprogram and probationary period.

/n /n

Licensure, Certifications,and Clearances:

/n /n

• CPR required based on AHA standards thatinclude both a didactic and skills demonstration component within30 days of hire /n
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) /n
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) /n
• Registered Nurse (RN) /n
• Act 34 /n/n
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility islocated or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistateNursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate licenseissued by a participating NLC state.

Hires and current employeesworking on an out-of-state NLC license who later change theirresidency to the state where the facility is also located will have60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure withinthat state. UPMC is an Equal OpportunityEmployer/Disability/Veteran