Registered Nurse (Union - Acute Care

UPMC Somerset is looking for nurses to join the Acute Care units!

UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care Unit. These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends & holidays. The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed.

If you are searching for a fast-paced, exciting career that allows you to experience a variety of different fields, Acute Care could be for you!

Qualified Nurses may be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! (Full-Time status with a 2-year work commitment

At UPMC, we're passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. Our Total Rewards package will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned Nurse seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Somerset!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professional Registered Nurse qualities.
• Assesses and prioritizes patient issues, utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts patient care plans based on needs.
• Documents and communicates patient status to the healthcare team.
• Interprets care policies and procedures to effectively deliver patient care.
• Maintains proficiency in routine and specialized nursing tasks.
• Provides age-appropriate patient education and care.
• Engages in staff development activities on and off the unit.
• Identifies ways to enhance workflow and reduce care costs.
• Fosters a positive work environment and customer relations.
• Independently transfers patients between various positions.
• Performs technical skills safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire
• BSN preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN
• Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia
• Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• NIHSS upon hire.
• 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