Registered Nurse – Casual
T12 Cardiology
Casual, varied shifts
Union position:  SEIU
Posted:  12/21/23

UPMC 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 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.