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Registered Nurse (Casual) - T14 Surgical Trauma/Oncology

UPMC, Altoona, Pennsylvania, us, 16603

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Registered Nurse (Casual) – T14 Surgical Trauma/Oncology

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse for our T14 Surgical Trauma/Oncology unit. This is a per diem casual position with variable shifts. The role is Unionized (SEIU). Compensation: $32/hour. Location: Altoona, PA. Employment type: Casual (per diem). Schedule: variable shifts. Responsibilities

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 patient and family needs, documenting and reassessing every eight hours or as needed. Plan care: engage patients and families in creating care plans, prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, maintain up-to-date care plans, coordinate with community agencies and other professionals. Engage in team discussions: work with medical staff and other professionals to develop patient care plans. Utilize systems: efficiently use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems. Teach and educate: initiate health teaching for patients and families, contribute to staff and student education. Consult and lead: offer guidance and support to healthcare team members, demonstrate professionalism. Follow precautions: adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies, identify and address potential problems affecting patient care. Maintain competency: complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing per lab criteria. Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year nursing experience. BLS or CPR certification required within 30 days of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) license. Act 34 compliance. Current RN license in the state where the facility is located or, if applicable, a multistate license via the Nursing Licensure Compact. Benefits & Union

Union position: SEIU. Variable shifts, per diem pay of $32/hour. Equal Opportunity

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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