? 15h Left: RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - T12 Cardiology
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Altoona
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description RN Staff Nurse /n T12 Cardiology /n .9
full-time, night shifts every other weekend/holiday rotation /n
Shifts: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (36 hours/week) /n Union position: Yes
(SEIU) /n Posted: 5/6/2025 /n /n 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. /n /n UPMC Altoona is excited to offer a
Night Program for RNs: /n /n - For working night shift, you may
receive an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential
($2) for actual hours worked within the night program guidelines.
/n - Must have completed orientation period and have at least 6
months of registered nurse experience to participate. /n - GNs will
have the option to move into the night program once these
qualifications are met. /n /n /n Future Graduates & experienced
Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up
to 1 year in advance of graduation. /n /n Minimum starting pay
rates: /n /n - $31.50 (BSN) /n - $30.00 (non-BSN) /n - Shift
differential: $2.00 ( an additional $2.00 if qualified for the
night program) /n - Title and salary will be determined based upon
education and nursing experience. /n /n /n Generous Sign-On Bonus
for experienced nurses: /n /n - $20,000 sign-on bonus available for
nurses with 1 or more years of experience. /n - $15,000 sign-on
bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience. /n
- Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked
to make a two-year work commitment. /n /n /n UPMC’s Monthly Loan
Repayment program: /n /n - Graduate Nurses are eligible to receive
a $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3
years. /n /n /n /n Purpose & Responsibilities: /n Patient Care /n
/n - Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to
perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer
medications and IV therapy following policy. /n - Assess and
Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess
patients every eight hours or as needed. /n - 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. /n /n
/n Coordination and Communication /n /n - Engage in Team
Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to
discuss and develop patient care plans. /n - Utilize Systems: Use
Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer
systems efficiently. /n /n /n Education and Leadership /n /n -
Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and
families based on their needs. Contribute to 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 /n Safety and Compliance /n /n - Follow
Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational
exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and
environmental factors affecting patient care. /n - Maintain
Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay
proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria. /n
Experience Required: /n /n - None /n /n /n Education and Formal
Training Required: /n /n - Must hold a current license to practice
nursing in the State of Pennsylvania* /n - Must satisfactorily
complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and
probationary period. /n /n /n Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances: /n /n - CPR required based on AHA standards that
include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within
30 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 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. /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
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