Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Company: Employer
Location: Altoona
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionThis position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC! Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status) --- $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over two years of experience --- $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than two years of experience *Part Time status positions are also eligible for sign-on bonus at a prorated amount - $7,500 for experienced nurses with over 2 years of experience, and $5,000 for GNs and nurses with less than 2 years of experience GN level candidate starting rate - $26.31 (BSN $27.56) Experienced RN starting rate - starting rate commensurate with experience (BSN differential: $1.25) When you are ready to take your career to the next level, UPMC Altoona has a RN Career Ladder, which allows you to enhance your practice and receive additional compensation! Ask your recruiter for details! Registered Nurse Dialysis 1.0 full time, day/evening with on call (40 hours/week) Union position: SEIU Posted: 12/14/2020 UPMC Altoona is hiring a Registered Nurse to join its Dialysis department! As a member of this team, you will provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process, leadership for the nursing team, and contribute to the education of a variety of members of the staff and students. The Acute Dialysis Unit is a 5-bed unit that serves the adult population requiring dialysis or plasmapheresis services. The Acute Dialysis Unit allows the nurse to function in an acute care setting as well as collaborating with our Intensive Care, Progressive Care, and Med-Surg team to serve our critically ill patients. We provide services to inpatients, observation, emergency patients, and outpatient-post procedure. Services include hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (CAPD and CCPD) for acute, chronic, and transient patients on a 24 hour, seven days per week basis. Plasmapheresis is also provided by our exceptional staff; short and long term. 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. --- 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. --- 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. --- Maintains proficiency and competency in point of care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the laboratory. --- 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. --- Serves as a consultant to other members of the health-care team. --- Utilizes Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and all other computer systems appropriately.Qualifications Education and Formal Training Required:--- Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania--- Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Departments 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.--- 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 hireBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranTotal Rewards More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life because we believe that you're at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.Our Values At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted: 03/16/2021

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