RN I, Weekend Program - 4 M General Surgery

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time RN 1 to help support the 4 M General Surgery Unit!

The 4M Unit has a large focus on teamwork and collaboration and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of their patients!

This full-time that is part of the Weekend Program! Candidates are required to work 2 12 hour weekend shifts during nights. UPMC's Weekend Program requirement, unit-based RNs in the program will receive an additional 25% added to their base rate!

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.

Here's how we support our nurses :

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 for experienced Nurses.
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.

The Registered Nurse 1 is a Registered Nurse (RN) and a member of the care delivery team. The RN 1 is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Registered Nurse 1 has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care- Manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Registered Nurse 1 encompasses professionalism, partnership, and collaboration. The Registered Nurse 1 establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse 1 demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities :

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and / or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his / her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Current licensure a Registered Professional Nurse. NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire for applicable units. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component.

NIH required within 6 months of hire.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran