Registered Nurse - Nights - Medical Stepdown Unit
Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 30, 2021
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Job Description:
Description This 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! If you are eligible for the $10,000
sign-on bonus, then you may be eligible to receive an additional
$5,000 student loan repayment bonus! The Medical
Stepdown Unit (MPCU – Tower 12), is a fast paced 45 bed medical
stepdown unit. We serve the adult population with acute diagnoses
that are too unstable for a general medical floor, or who are newly
transferred out of ICU. We provide care to a wide variety of
patients – we are the unit of choice for cardiac dysrhythmias,
heart failure, myocardial infarction, sepsis, multisystem organ
failure and respiratory compromise requiring BiPAP and high flow
oxygenation. We are ACLS certified and are trained to care for
patients requiring cardiac drips and complex rhythm interpretation.
We provide postop cardiac care to patients after pacemaker
insertion, ablation, cardiac catherization, and watchman
procedures. What makes
Medical Stepdown a great place to work? We have an incredible
team of nurses, patient care technicians, respiratory therapists,
physicians, and case managers that collaborate to provide
exceptional patient care. Our unit provides a unique environment to
hone your organizational and time management skills and a wide
variety of clinical experiences to expand your knowledge base,
whether you are a new graduate or an experienced
RN. As a new staff
member on Medical Stepdown, you will enjoy the flexibility of
self-scheduling, nursing leadership that is invested in your
growth, and a team of professionals that will support you as you
develop your nursing career. Come join us and be a part of this
amazing team! 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. Qualifications Education and Formal Training
Required: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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 rates:
ASN/ADN: $26.31
BSN: $27.56
Experienced RN starting rate - starting rate based on education and
minimum rates above + experience
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
.9 full time, nights, 7p-7a with rotation (36 hours/week)
Medical Stepdown Unit
Union position: SEIU
Posted: 12/17/2020
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.
• Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Completes annual competency validation activities.
• Maintains proficiency and competency in point of care testing as
defined in the evaluation criteria established by the
laboratory.
• Demonstrates professionalism in providing patient care.
• Serves as a consultant to other members of the health-care
team.
• Engages the medical staff and other professionals in discussion
of patient care problems resulting in mutually developed plans of
care.
• Utilizes Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and all other
computer systems appropriately.
• Implementation: a. Utilizes nursing care protocols and standards.
b. Carries out and documents procedures according to Hospital
Policy. c. Performs technical skills safely and accurately and
demonstrates a working knowledge of equipment. d. Transcribes and
implements physicians' orders appropriately. e. Demonstrates
knowledge of the physiological basis for the nursing care delivery.
f. Demonstrates knowledge of medication and IV therapy
administration according to policy. g. Initiates and coordinates
health teaching for patients and families/significant other based
on individual needs.
• Assessment: a. Assesses patient and family needs and documents
this information appropriately in the computer or on appropriate
form. b. Reassesses patient every eight hours, and, as
necessary.
• Planning: a. Includes the patient and family/significant other in
the formulation of the plan of care. b. Prioritizes patient's needs
appropriately. c. Plans, conducts, and documents patient care
conferences. d. Maintains a current plan of care for each assigned
patient. e. Utilizes appropriate community agencies and other
health care professionals in planning care.
• Evaluation: a. Revises plan of care, as necessary based on daily
evaluation of patient. b. Evaluates patient's outcome based on
previously defined goals. c. Evaluates and documents the patient's
response to care, teaching, and treatment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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