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Are you a Registered Nurse with at least 6 months of nursing experience looking to make the next move to professionally grow in your nursing career? UPMC Altoona is excited to offer a weekend program incentive! We are seeking a Registered Nurse to support the T11 Ortho/Trauma/Neuro unit on weekend shifts.

Tower 11 is a 44 bed, orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical surgical monitored unit, serving the adult population. We are the unit of choice for patients with orthopedic surgeries, neurological surgeries, fractures, trauma, neurological disorders and medical cases. We are trained in caring for complex fractures and post-operative care of joint replacements.

What makes Tower 11 a special place to work? We have an amazing team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and Case Management, who collaborate to provide exceptional patient care to our diverse patient population.

As a team member on Tower 11, you will enjoy a leadership team that is invested in your growth, a team philosophy and diverse clinical experiences. Come and join our team on Tower 11 to enhance your career

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Why should you consider a Weekend Program position?

• Eligible participants in the weekend program must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12 or three 8 hour shifts per weekend) between the hours of Friday 3pm and Monday 7am.

• This is a full-time position, but only requires you to work 24 hours per week

• You’ll have access to our competitive and robust Total Rewards package which was ranked 20% higher in value than other competitors in our market

• Now offering a generous pay differential of 25% for the Weekend Program!

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.

• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.

• Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

As a member of this 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 a variety of members of the staff and students.

Responsibilities:

• Engages the medical staff and other professionals in discussion of patient care problems resulting in mutually developed plans of care.

• 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.

• Serves as a consultant to other members of the health-care team.

• Identifies environmental factors which deter effective patient care, initiates action, and contributes ideas towards resolution.

• Utilizes Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and all other computer systems appropriately,

• Complies with established occupational exposure policies.

• Adheres to universal precautions.

• 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.

• 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.

• Identified potential problems and initiates appropriate measures.

• Completes annual competency validation activities.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 6 months of experience required

When assigned to STICU, ICU, T14-Surgical, T11, 5E, SPCU, must complete the Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire. Must maintain six stroke and six trauma competencies per year. Must attend Trauma Symposium yearly.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran