Registered Nurse (Casual) - T12 Cardiology

Registered Nurse - CasualT12 CardiologyCasual, varied shiftsUnion position : SEIUPosted : 12 / 21 / 23UPMC Altoona is hiring a casual Registered Nurse to help support T12 Cardiology! Set pay rate for this position is $30.

00 / hour. Must work 36 hours within every 6-week scheduling period.Purpose & Responsibilities : Patient CareProvide Direct Care : Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately.

Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.Assess and Reassess : Evaluate and document patient and family needs.

Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.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.Coordination and CommunicationEngage in Team Discussions : Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.

Utilize Systems : Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.Education and LeadershipTeach and Educate : Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs.

Contribute to the education of staff and students.Consult and Lead : Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members.

Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.Safety and ComplianceFollow Precautions : Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies.

Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.Maintain Competency : Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.

Minimum of 1 year experienceLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances : CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)National Institute of Health Stroke Scale CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN)Act 34*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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran