RN Staff Nurse Opportunities - T14 Surgical Trauma/Oncology New

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career, or a new nurse eager to thrive in a supportive environment? UPMC Altoona is seeking a Graduate Nurse or Registered Nurse to join our T14 Surgical Trauma/Medical Oncology & Palliative Care team!

About T14 - Surgical Trauma/Medical Oncology & Palliative Care

Tower 14 front: Surgical/Trauma is a fast paced, 23-bed unit specializing in the care of post-surgical adults and low acuity trauma patients. Our unit specializes in caring for patients who have undergone a wide range of abdominal surgeries, as well as general medical cases such as sepsis, renal insufficiency, respiratory conditions, pancreatitis, and a variety acute and chronic illnesses. Tower 14 is also able to provide medical telemetry monitoring for those patients who require this type of care.

Tower 14 back: Medical Oncology & Palliative Care is an 18-bed medical telemetry unit that provides specialized care to both oncology and palliative care patients. There are 5 palliative care suites to accommodate our patients with palliative care needs. Nurses are trained and certified to administer chemotherapy and provide care to patients who may require telemetry monitoring, require neutropenic precautions, and numerous other conditions. Each plan of care for our patients is tailored to meet each of their unique care needs.

Most positions work a rotating day/night schedule, three 12-hour shifts per week; however, we offer flexible opportunities including night programs, weekend programs, and part‑time positions. We strive to provide options that meet the needs of every nurse.

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:

• Newly competitive wages:
• $31.50 (BSN)
• $30.00 (non-BSN)
• Shift differential: $2.00
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
• 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.
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program: If you are eligible for the $15,000 sign-on bonus, you may also be eligible to receive an additional $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, paid out over 3 years
• An incomparable benefit package (found to be 20% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated Professional Development Program, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
  
  

Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

Join us in a role where your expertise makes a difference every day, and where your career can flourish in a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation!

Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provide 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 Communication

• Engage 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 Leadership

• Teach 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 Compliance

• Follow 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.
  
  

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.
• When assigned to STICU, ICU, T14-Surgical, T11, 5E, SPCU: must maintain six stroke and six trauma competencies per year; must attend Trauma Symposium yearly.
  
  

Experience Required:

• None
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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