Staff Nurse

2 weeks ago

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

UPMC Altoona is seeking a skilled Admission, Discharge, Transfer Staff Nurse to support Nursing Administration. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek.

Shifts will be evenings/nights (9a-9p, 11a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a, 11p-7a) - every other weekend.

As a member of our team, you will provide direct and indirect care to patients, utilizing the nursing process. You will also provide leadership for the nursing team and contribute to the education of staff and students.

Responsibilities:

  • 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:

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.

Evaluation:

Revises plan of care as necessary based on daily evaluation of patient. Evaluates patient's outcome based on previously defined goals. Evaluates and documents the patient's response to care, teaching, and treatment.

Implementation:

Utilizes nursing care protocols and standards. Carries out and documents procedures according to Hospital Policy. Performs technical skills safely and accurately and demonstrates a working knowledge of equipment. Transcribes and implements physicians' orders appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of the physiological basis for the nursing care delivery. Demonstrates knowledge of medication and IV therapy administration according to policy. Initiates and coordinates health teaching for patients and families/significant other based on individual needs.

Planning:

Includes the patient and family/significant other in the formulation of the plan of care. Prioritizes patient's needs appropriately. Plans, conducts, and documents patient care conferences. Maintains a current plan of care for each assigned patient. Utilizes appropriate community agencies and other health care professionals in planning care.

Experience Required:

None

Education and Formal Training 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.

Must complete NIHSS education prior to end of orientation period, if required.

For all positions in 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.

ACLS preferred, BLS required. PALS for specific units.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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