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<body><h3>Professional Staff Nurse, OP (RN) - Internal Medicine</h3><br/><p>UPMC Cole Medical Group is currently hiring an outpatient Registered Nurse to join our Internal Medicine office in Coudersport, PA. This is a full-time, day shift, RN position Monday-Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, with no weekends or holidays. If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a consistent schedule, competitive pay, &amp; excellent benefits while working alongside excellent healthcare professionals, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today and join us as we continue to provide Life Changing Medicine to our communities.

* Sign-On Bonus!: In addition to competitive pay &amp; our Total Rewards benefits, we are currently offering a $6,000.00 sign-on bonus to eligible RNs with a 2-year commitment.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

* Caring &amp; Listening

o Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

o Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.

o Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices.

o Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

o Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.

* Dignity &amp; Respect

o Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.

o Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.

o Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff.

o Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

* Excellence &amp; Innovation

o Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.

o Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest.

o Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues.

o Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

o Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.

o Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

o Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home.

* Quality &amp; Safety

o Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.

o Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

o Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.

o Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts.

o Improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.

o Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.

o Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

o Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.

* Responsibility &amp; Integrity

o Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.

o Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

o Demonstrates accountability for professional development.

o Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

o Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation, and education.

o Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.

o Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Qualifications:

* Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
* Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* CPR Certification required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire


* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34 with renewal
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Professional Staff Nurse, OP (RN) - Internal MedicineUPMC Cole Medical Group is currently hiring an outpatient Registered Nurse to join our Internal Medicine office in Coudersport, PA. This is a full-time, day shift, RN position Monday-Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, with no weekends or holidays. If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a consistent schedule, competitive pay, &amp; excellent benefits while working alongside excellent healthcare professionals, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today and join us as we continue to provide Life Changing Medicine to our communities. * Sign-On Bonus!: In addition to competitive pay &amp; our Total Rewards benefits, we are currently offering a $6,000.00 sign-on bonus to eligible RNs with a 2-year commitment. Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Responsibilities: * Caring &amp; Listening o Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. o Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. o Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices. o Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. o Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. * Dignity &amp; Respect o Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. o Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. o Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff. o Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. * Excellence &amp; Innovation o Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. o Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest. o Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. o Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. o Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. o Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. o Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. * Quality &amp; Safety o Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. o Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. o Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. o Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts. o Improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. o Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. o Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. o Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. * Responsibility &amp; Integrity o Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. o Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. o Demonstrates accountability for professional development. o Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. o Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation, and education. o Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician. o Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Qualifications: * Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. * Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * CPR Certification required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Staff RN- Acute Care- (7a-7p)</h3><br/><p>UPMC Cole is hiring a Staff RN on our Med Surg 4 department. This is a full time position primarily on day shift with hours from 7a-7p. Off shift coverage is required as needed. Every other weekend and rotating holidays are required.

Purpose:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

* $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
* $15,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with one year or less of experience

Responsibilities:

* a. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Department, including its philosophy, mission and values.b. Assesses the patient?s condition and nursing needs, determines outcomes and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those outcomes and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient including discharge planning. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet the outcome needs of the individual patient.c. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, director, nurse manager, charge nurse and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.d. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with patient needs and the personnel?s capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed.e. Administers medications to and performs treatments on assigned patients.f. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.g. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures, such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc.
* h.Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.i. Participates in the orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of the nursing staff.j. Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgement are needed.k. Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.l. Establishes and maintains communications and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.m. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients, such as cardiac arrest.n. Participates actively in committees for the improvement of nursing care.o. Possesses skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served.p. Involved in surveillance and ensuring the patient safety culture at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Reports patient safety concerns and events.q. Exhibits accountability and contributes to patient safety.r. Assesses and monitors patient?s level and response to pain.s. Educates patients in pain management and its impact on patient outcome.t. A Registered Nurse who has taken a basic arrhythmia class and completed the competency will be expected to do telemetry monitoring in the ICU, if floated there.u. Performs telemetry monitoring, as required.v. Hourly rounding on patients assigned.
* PACU, ICU, SPU, OBa. Display knowledge of anesthetic agents, narcotic analgesics, reversal drugs and other drugs commonly utilized in Post Anesthesia Care.b. Be familiar with surgical procedures and their implications is post-operative care.c. Aware of complications related to surgical procedures/anesthesia and when to notify surgeon/anesthesia.
* ER, ICUa. Able to recognize arrhythmias.b. Able to perform 12-lead EKG?s.ICUa. Able to function as Code Team leader, as required.b. Able to perform defibrillation.c. Demonstrates ability to monitor vital signs via central and arterial line. d. Able to care for patient on ventilators.
* ONCOLOGYa. Displays knowledge of disease process and effects of disease process.b. Displays knowledge of chemotherapy agents and administration.c. Displays knowledge of assessing medi-port/port-a-cath for administration of chemotherapy agents and obtaining blood samples for lab tests.d. Displays knowledge in technical assistance in monitoring patients and managing side effects of treatment and pain.e. Displays knowledge of evaluating side effects of treatment.f. Displays knowledge of differences in administration of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.g. Displays knowledge of treating infiltration/extravasation of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.h. Displays knowledge of managing a toxic spill and discarding chemotherapy waste.i. Assessment and reassessment of pain for adequate pain management
* INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT SPECIALIZAING IN GERIATRICSa. Possesses an accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as evidenced by effective intervention and resolution of milieu problems as they occur and appropriately communicates the processes to others.b. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology and psychosocial systems as evidenced by accurate assessments, Nursing Care Plans. Actively participates in staffing and case conferences. Recognizes and responds appropriately to symptoms and behavior.c. Sets appropriate limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and is able to do this in a caring consistent manner, as evidenced by avoiding power struggles, escalation, and manipulation by patients and employees.d. Displays a respect for patient?s integrity as evidenced by maintenance of confidentiality and patient rights.

A current PA RN nursing license required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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

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Staff RN- Acute Care- (7a-7p)UPMC Cole is hiring a Staff RN on our Med Surg 4 department. This is a full time position primarily on day shift with hours from 7a-7p. Off shift coverage is required as needed. Every other weekend and rotating holidays are required. Purpose: Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Sign-On Bonus Details: * $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience * $15,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with one year or less of experience Responsibilities: * a. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Department, including its philosophy, mission and values.b. Assesses the patient?s condition and nursing needs, determines outcomes and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those outcomes and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient including discharge planning. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet the outcome needs of the individual patient.c. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, director, nurse manager, charge nurse and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.d. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with patient needs and the personnel?s capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed.e. Administers medications to and performs treatments on assigned patients.f. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.g. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures, such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc. * h.Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.i. Participates in the orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of the nursing staff.j. Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgement are needed.k. Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.l. Establishes and maintains communications and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.m. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients, such as cardiac arrest.n. Participates actively in committees for the improvement of nursing care.o. Possesses skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served.p. Involved in surveillance and ensuring the patient safety culture at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Reports patient safety concerns and events.q. Exhibits accountability and contributes to patient safety.r. Assesses and monitors patient?s level and response to pain.s. Educates patients in pain management and its impact on patient outcome.t. A Registered Nurse who has taken a basic arrhythmia class and completed the competency will be expected to do telemetry monitoring in the ICU, if floated there.u. Performs telemetry monitoring, as required.v. Hourly rounding on patients assigned. * PACU, ICU, SPU, OBa. Display knowledge of anesthetic agents, narcotic analgesics, reversal drugs and other drugs commonly utilized in Post Anesthesia Care.b. Be familiar with surgical procedures and their implications is post-operative care.c. Aware of complications related to surgical procedures/anesthesia and when to notify surgeon/anesthesia. * ER, ICUa. Able to recognize arrhythmias.b. Able to perform 12-lead EKG?s.ICUa. Able to function as Code Team leader, as required.b. Able to perform defibrillation.c. Demonstrates ability to monitor vital signs via central and arterial line. d. Able to care for patient on ventilators. * ONCOLOGYa. Displays knowledge of disease process and effects of disease process.b. Displays knowledge of chemotherapy agents and administration.c. Displays knowledge of assessing medi-port/port-a-cath for administration of chemotherapy agents and obtaining blood samples for lab tests.d. Displays knowledge in technical assistance in monitoring patients and managing side effects of treatment and pain.e. Displays knowledge of evaluating side effects of treatment.f. Displays knowledge of differences in administration of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.g. Displays knowledge of treating infiltration/extravasation of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.h. Displays knowledge of managing a toxic spill and discarding chemotherapy waste.i. Assessment and reassessment of pain for adequate pain management * INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT SPECIALIZAING IN GERIATRICSa. Possesses an accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as evidenced by effective intervention and resolution of milieu problems as they occur and appropriately communicates the processes to others.b. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology and psychosocial systems as evidenced by accurate assessments, Nursing Care Plans. Actively participates in staffing and case conferences. Recognizes and responds appropriately to symptoms and behavior.c. Sets appropriate limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and is able to do this in a caring consistent manner, as evidenced by avoiding power struggles, escalation, and manipulation by patients and employees.d. Displays a respect for patient?s integrity as evidenced by maintenance of confidentiality and patient rights. A current PA RN nursing license required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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 Qualifications:

<body><h3>Staff RN- ED - (11a-11p)</h3><br/><p>UPMC Cole is hiring a Staff RN for our Emergency Department. This is a full time position on evening shift. The schedule will include three 12 hour shifts from 11a-11p. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Purpose:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

* $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
* $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with one year or less of experience

Responsibilities:

* a. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Department, including its philosophy, mission and values.b. Assesses the patient?s condition and nursing needs, determines outcomes and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those outcomes and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient including discharge planning. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet the outcome needs of the individual patient.c. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, director, nurse manager, charge nurse and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.d. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with patient needs and the personnel?s capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed.e. Administers medications to and performs treatments on assigned patients.f. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.g. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures, such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc.
* h.Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.i. Participates in the orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of the nursing staff.j. Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgement are needed.k. Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.l. Establishes and maintains communications and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.m. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients, such as cardiac arrest.n. Participates actively in committees for the improvement of nursing care.o. Possesses skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served.p. Involved in surveillance and ensuring the patient safety culture at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Reports patient safety concerns and events.q. Exhibits accountability and contributes to patient safety.r. Assesses and monitors patient?s level and response to pain.s. Educates patients in pain management and its impact on patient outcome.t. A Registered Nurse who has taken a basic arrhythmia class and completed the competency will be expected to do telemetry monitoring in the ICU, if floated there.u. Performs telemetry monitoring, as required.v. Hourly rounding on patients assigned.
* PACU, ICU, SPU, OBa. Display knowledge of anesthetic agents, narcotic analgesics, reversal drugs and other drugs commonly utilized in Post Anesthesia Care.b. Be familiar with surgical procedures and their implications is post-operative care.c. Aware of complications related to surgical procedures/anesthesia and when to notify surgeon/anesthesia.
* ER, ICUa. Able to recognize arrhythmias.b. Able to perform 12-lead EKG?s.ICUa. Able to function as Code Team leader, as required.b. Able to perform defibrillation.c. Demonstrates ability to monitor vital signs via central and arterial line. d. Able to care for patient on ventilators.
* ONCOLOGYa. Displays knowledge of disease process and effects of disease process.b. Displays knowledge of chemotherapy agents and administration.c. Displays knowledge of assessing medi-port/port-a-cath for administration of chemotherapy agents and obtaining blood samples for lab tests.d. Displays knowledge in technical assistance in monitoring patients and managing side effects of treatment and pain.e. Displays knowledge of evaluating side effects of treatment.f. Displays knowledge of differences in administration of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.g. Displays knowledge of treating infiltration/extravasation of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.h. Displays knowledge of managing a toxic spill and discarding chemotherapy waste.i. Assessment and reassessment of pain for adequate pain management
* INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT SPECIALIZAING IN GERIATRICSa. Possesses an accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as evidenced by effective intervention and resolution of milieu problems as they occur and appropriately communicates the processes to others.b. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology and psychosocial systems as evidenced by accurate assessments, Nursing Care Plans. Actively participates in staffing and case conferences. Recognizes and responds appropriately to symptoms and behavior.c. Sets appropriate limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and is able to do this in a caring consistent manner, as evidenced by avoiding power struggles, escalation, and manipulation by patients and employees.d. Displays a respect for patient?s integrity as evidenced by maintenance of confidentiality and patient rights.

Qualifications:

A current PA RN nursing license required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Nursing Core Course Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *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

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Staff RN- ED - (11a-11p)UPMC Cole is hiring a Staff RN for our Emergency Department. This is a full time position on evening shift. The schedule will include three 12 hour shifts from 11a-11p. Every other weekend and holiday rotation. Purpose: Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Sign-On Bonus Details: * $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience * $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with one year or less of experience Responsibilities: * a. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Department, including its philosophy, mission and values.b. Assesses the patient?s condition and nursing needs, determines outcomes and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those outcomes and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient including discharge planning. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet the outcome needs of the individual patient.c. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, director, nurse manager, charge nurse and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.d. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with patient needs and the personnel?s capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed.e. Administers medications to and performs treatments on assigned patients.f. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.g. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures, such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc. * h.Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.i. Participates in the orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of the nursing staff.j. Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgement are needed.k. Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.l. Establishes and maintains communications and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.m. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients, such as cardiac arrest.n. Participates actively in committees for the improvement of nursing care.o. Possesses skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served.p. Involved in surveillance and ensuring the patient safety culture at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Reports patient safety concerns and events.q. Exhibits accountability and contributes to patient safety.r. Assesses and monitors patient?s level and response to pain.s. Educates patients in pain management and its impact on patient outcome.t. A Registered Nurse who has taken a basic arrhythmia class and completed the competency will be expected to do telemetry monitoring in the ICU, if floated there.u. Performs telemetry monitoring, as required.v. Hourly rounding on patients assigned. * PACU, ICU, SPU, OBa. Display knowledge of anesthetic agents, narcotic analgesics, reversal drugs and other drugs commonly utilized in Post Anesthesia Care.b. Be familiar with surgical procedures and their implications is post-operative care.c. Aware of complications related to surgical procedures/anesthesia and when to notify surgeon/anesthesia. * ER, ICUa. Able to recognize arrhythmias.b. Able to perform 12-lead EKG?s.ICUa. Able to function as Code Team leader, as required.b. Able to perform defibrillation.c. Demonstrates ability to monitor vital signs via central and arterial line. d. Able to care for patient on ventilators. * ONCOLOGYa. Displays knowledge of disease process and effects of disease process.b. Displays knowledge of chemotherapy agents and administration.c. Displays knowledge of assessing medi-port/port-a-cath for administration of chemotherapy agents and obtaining blood samples for lab tests.d. Displays knowledge in technical assistance in monitoring patients and managing side effects of treatment and pain.e. Displays knowledge of evaluating side effects of treatment.f. Displays knowledge of differences in administration of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.g. Displays knowledge of treating infiltration/extravasation of vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs.h. Displays knowledge of managing a toxic spill and discarding chemotherapy waste.i. Assessment and reassessment of pain for adequate pain management * INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT SPECIALIZAING IN GERIATRICSa. Possesses an accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as evidenced by effective intervention and resolution of milieu problems as they occur and appropriately communicates the processes to others.b. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology and psychosocial systems as evidenced by accurate assessments, Nursing Care Plans. Actively participates in staffing and case conferences. Recognizes and responds appropriately to symptoms and behavior.c. Sets appropriate limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and is able to do this in a caring consistent manner, as evidenced by avoiding power struggles, escalation, and manipulation by patients and employees.d. Displays a respect for patient?s integrity as evidenced by maintenance of confidentiality and patient rights. Qualifications: A current PA RN nursing license required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Nursing Core Course Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *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. 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Cole Memorial

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1:6 Patient ratio

MEDITECH

Open Staff Positions

Registered Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

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