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<body><h3>Graduate Nurse: UPMC Somerset</h3><br/><p>Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC Somerset is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

UPMC Somerset Units:

* Nursing Unit 3A
* Nursing Unit 3B
* Emergency Room
* Neuro-Psych
* Operating Room

What can you Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse?

The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patient's families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

* Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
* Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
* Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 8, 10, and 12-hour schedule based on department needs to ensure respective coverage, with some units requiring on-call, holiday, and rotating weekend coverage.

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 60 days' time of beginning position.

Qualifications:

Required for all positions: *Other requirements may be needed based on the hiring unit*

* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA.
* Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire
* NIHSS upon hire.
* In addition to the above, the following are unit specific:
* Telemetry: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 mo) are Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia &amp; ACLS.
* ICU: Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS, Basic Critical Care Nursing Course, &amp; Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course.
* ED: Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS &amp; PALS. Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (upon hire or within 1yr).
* OR: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 months) ACLS &amp; Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation.



Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* BCLS (upon hire or within 6 Months)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
* *Applicable required unit-specific licensure, certification, and clearance

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Graduate Nurse: UPMC SomersetAre you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC? UPMC Somerset is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC! UPMC Somerset Units: * Nursing Unit 3A * Nursing Unit 3B * Emergency Room * Neuro-Psych * Operating Room What can you Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse? The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patient's families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. How does UPMC Support our Nurses? 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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses: * Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) * Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year * Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 8, 10, and 12-hour schedule based on department needs to ensure respective coverage, with some units requiring on-call, holiday, and rotating weekend coverage. Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 60 days' time of beginning position. Qualifications: Required for all positions: *Other requirements may be needed based on the hiring unit* * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA. * Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire * NIHSS upon hire. * In addition to the above, the following are unit specific: * Telemetry: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 mo) are Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia &amp; ACLS. * ICU: Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS, Basic Critical Care Nursing Course, &amp; Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course. * ED: Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS &amp; PALS. Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (upon hire or within 1yr). * OR: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 months) ACLS &amp; Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Basic Life Support (BLS) * BCLS (upon hire or within 6 Months) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal * *Applicable required unit-specific licensure, certification, and clearance UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 

<body><h3>Evaluation Professional Nurse - Twin Lakes (Somerset, PA)</h3><br/><p>UPMC Western Behavioral Health is hiring an Evaluation Professional Nurse (RN) to support Twin Lakes in Somerset, PA.

The Evaluation Professional Nurse will support the detox team which sits at the Twin Lakes Residential campus. The detox team is passionate about providing quality withdrawal management care to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The incumbent will work three 12-hour shifts. Daylight and evening shifts available. Free parking is available on site. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, willing to learn, and have strong time-management skills.

The Evaluation Professional Nurse is eligible for a sign on bonus!

Sign on bonus details:

* $15,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with over one (1) year of experience
* $10,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with less one (1) year of experience

Responsibilities:

* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
* Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
* Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
* Formulates daily 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.
* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
* Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.
* Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
* Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
* Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
* Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
* Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
* Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
* 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
* Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
* Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
* Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Qualifications:

* The individual 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.
* They must also 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 patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
* Minimum six months experience.
* BSN preferred.
* Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
* Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
* Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
* Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
* Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
* Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire


* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
* 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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Evaluation Professional Nurse - Twin Lakes (Somerset, PA)UPMC Western Behavioral Health is hiring an Evaluation Professional Nurse (RN) to support Twin Lakes in Somerset, PA. The Evaluation Professional Nurse will support the detox team which sits at the Twin Lakes Residential campus. The detox team is passionate about providing quality withdrawal management care to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The incumbent will work three 12-hour shifts. Daylight and evening shifts available. Free parking is available on site. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, willing to learn, and have strong time-management skills. The Evaluation Professional Nurse is eligible for a sign on bonus! Sign on bonus details: * $15,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with over one (1) year of experience * $10,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with less one (1) year of experience Responsibilities: * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. * Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. * Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. * Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. * Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. * Formulates daily 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. * Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. * Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. * Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. * Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. * Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. * Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. * Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. * Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. * 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. * Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. * Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. * Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. * Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Qualifications: * The individual 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. * They must also 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 patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. * Minimum six months experience. * BSN preferred. * Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. * Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. * Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. * Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. * Mobility and visual manual dexterity. * Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Evaluation Professional Nurse - Twin Lakes (Drug &amp; Alcohol)</h3><br/><p>UPMC Western Behavioral Health is hiring an Evaluation Professional Nurse (RN) to support Twin Lakes in Somerset, PA.

The Evaluation Professional Nurse will support the detox team which sits at the Twin Lakes Residential campus. The detox team is passionate about providing quality withdrawal management care to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The incumbent will work three 12-hour shifts. Daylight and evening shifts available. Free parking is available on site. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, willing to learn, and have strong time-management skills.

The Evaluation Professional Nurse is eligible for a sign on bonus!

Sign on bonus details:

* $15,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with over one (1) year of experience
* $10,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with less one (1) year of experience

Responsibilities:

* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
* Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
* Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
* Formulates daily 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.
* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
* Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.
* Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
* Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
* Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
* Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
* Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
* Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
* 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
* Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
* Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
* Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Qualifications:

* The individual 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.
* They must also 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 patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
* Minimum six months experience.
* BSN preferred.
* Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
* Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
* Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
* Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
* Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
* Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire


* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
* 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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Evaluation Professional Nurse - Twin Lakes (Drug &amp; Alcohol)UPMC Western Behavioral Health is hiring an Evaluation Professional Nurse (RN) to support Twin Lakes in Somerset, PA. The Evaluation Professional Nurse will support the detox team which sits at the Twin Lakes Residential campus. The detox team is passionate about providing quality withdrawal management care to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The incumbent will work three 12-hour shifts. Daylight and evening shifts available. Free parking is available on site. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, willing to learn, and have strong time-management skills. The Evaluation Professional Nurse is eligible for a sign on bonus! Sign on bonus details: * $15,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with over one (1) year of experience * $10,000 sign on bonus available for nurses with less one (1) year of experience Responsibilities: * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. * Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. * Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. * Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. * Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. * Formulates daily 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. * Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. * Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. * Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. * Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. * Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. * Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. * Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. * Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. * 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. * Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. * Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. * Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. * Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Qualifications: * The individual 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. * They must also 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 patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. * Minimum six months experience. * BSN preferred. * Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. * Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. * Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. * Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. * Mobility and visual manual dexterity. * Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Professional Staff Nurse - Casual - Acute Care</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is looking for nurses to join the Acute Care units! 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! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit &amp; Surgical Acute Care unit. This position works 12-hour shifts and is scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the units. This is a great opportunity for an experienced RN to pick up extra hours or to enjoy a flexible schedule! The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed.

* Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team and 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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. This role maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. A Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
* Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
* Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.
* Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
* Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
* Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
* Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor.
* Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
* Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
* 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
* Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
* Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

Qualifications:

* Minimum 1 year experience.
* BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* UPMC approved national certification preferred.
* Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia &amp; ACLS.
* NIHSS upon hire.
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)(CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire)
* National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA. Within 60 days of hire
* Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination Upon hire or within 6 months


* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Professional Staff Nurse - Casual - Acute CareUPMC Somerset is looking for nurses to join the Acute Care units! 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! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit &amp; Surgical Acute Care unit. This position works 12-hour shifts and is scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the units. This is a great opportunity for an experienced RN to pick up extra hours or to enjoy a flexible schedule! The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed. * Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education. Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team and 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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. This role maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. A Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Responsibilities: * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. * Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. * Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. * Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. * Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. * Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. * Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. * Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. * Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor. * Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. * Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. * 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. * Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. * Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. * Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. * Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Qualifications: * Minimum 1 year experience. * BSN preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * UPMC approved national certification preferred. * Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia &amp; ACLS. * NIHSS upon hire. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)(CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire) * National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification * Registered Nurse (RN) * Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA. Within 60 days of hire * Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination Upon hire or within 6 months * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>RN (Union) - Acute Care</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is looking for nurses to join the Acute Care units! 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! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit &amp; Surgical Acute Care Unit. These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends &amp; holidays. The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed. UPMC offers a generous sign-on bonus for both graduate &amp; experienced nurses!

Sign-On Bonus Details

* Graduate Nurses
* Full-time/Flex Full-time: $15,000 with a 2-year work commitment
* Part-time: $7,500 with a 2-year work commitment


* Experienced Nurses (1+ years of experience)
* Full-time/Flex Full-time: $20,000 with a 2-year work commitment
* Part-time: $10,000 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

* Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse.
* Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation.
* Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or write operation.
* Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians, and ancillary services personnel.
* Reads and interprets policies, procedures, and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care.
* Maintains competence in the performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to an education appropriate to the age of the patient served.
* Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit.
* Identifies strategies to improve the flow of work and the cost of providing care.
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations.
* Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination.
* Competent at the independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome).
* Non-essential Functions:
* 1. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and quality improvement activities.
* 2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.
* 3. Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
* 4. Participates in quality workgroups and committees.



Qualifications:

* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire
* BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo)
* BSN preferred
* Professional Cert preferred

Licenses and Certifications

* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
* Telemetry: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 mo) are Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia &amp; ACLS. 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

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RN (Union) - Acute CareUPMC Somerset is looking for nurses to join the Acute Care units! 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! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit &amp; Surgical Acute Care Unit. These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends &amp; holidays. The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed. UPMC offers a generous sign-on bonus for both graduate &amp; experienced nurses! Sign-On Bonus Details * Graduate Nurses * Full-time/Flex Full-time: $15,000 with a 2-year work commitment * Part-time: $7,500 with a 2-year work commitment * Experienced Nurses (1+ years of experience) * Full-time/Flex Full-time: $20,000 with a 2-year work commitment * Part-time: $10,000 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 * Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse. * Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation. * Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or write operation. * Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians, and ancillary services personnel. * Reads and interprets policies, procedures, and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care. * Maintains competence in the performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures. * Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to an education appropriate to the age of the patient served. * Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit. * Identifies strategies to improve the flow of work and the cost of providing care. * Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations. * Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination. * Competent at the independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome). * Non-essential Functions: * 1. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and quality improvement activities. * 2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class. * 3. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. * 4. Participates in quality workgroups and committees. Qualifications: * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire * BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo) * BSN preferred * Professional Cert preferred Licenses and Certifications * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal * Telemetry: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 mo) are Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia &amp; ACLS. 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 

<body><h3>RN (Union)</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Cardiac Cath Lab. This role will work daylight hours with on-call requirements! 30-minute response time required for on- call. We are seeking candidates with prior Cath Lab or critical care experience to join our team!

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department

Responsibilities:

* Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse.
* Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation.
* Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or writ operation.
* Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians and ancillary services personnel.
* Reads and interprets policies, procedures and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care.
* Maintains competence in performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to education appropriate to the age of the patient served.
* Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit.
* Identifies strategies to improve flow of work and cost of providing care.
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations.
* Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination.
* Competent at independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome).
* Non-essential Functions:1. Participates in development of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities.2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.3. Participates in orientation of new personnel.4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Supervision:1. The incumbent is supervised by the Director or Manager.2. The incumbent has no direct reports.

Qualifications:

* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA.
* Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire,
* BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo)
* BSN preferred
* Professional Cert preferred,
* Act 34, 33 &amp; 73.
* ACLS upon hire.
* 1yr interventional Cath Lab experience or 1yr critical care nursing experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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RN (Union)UPMC Somerset is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Cardiac Cath Lab. This role will work daylight hours with on-call requirements! 30-minute response time required for on- call. We are seeking candidates with prior Cath Lab or critical care experience to join our team! Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department Responsibilities: * Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse. * Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation. * Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or writ operation. * Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians and ancillary services personnel. * Reads and interprets policies, procedures and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care. * Maintains competence in performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures. * Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to education appropriate to the age of the patient served. * Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit. * Identifies strategies to improve flow of work and cost of providing care. * Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations. * Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination. * Competent at independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome). * Non-essential Functions:1. Participates in development of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities.2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.3. Participates in orientation of new personnel.4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Supervision:1. The incumbent is supervised by the Director or Manager.2. The incumbent has no direct reports. Qualifications: * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA. * Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire, * BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo) * BSN preferred * Professional Cert preferred, * Act 34, 33 &amp; 73. * ACLS upon hire. * 1yr interventional Cath Lab experience or 1yr critical care nursing experience. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Professional Staff Nurse - Coronary Care Unit</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is hiring a Casual Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to support the Coronary Care Unit!

The shift of this position is variable, and could include days, evenings, overnights, holidays or weekends. This position is scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the unit.

* Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
* *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
* *Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The individual 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. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Zero to two years of experience. BSN preferred. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* UPMC approved national certification preferred.
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
* National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
* Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
* Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
* Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.


* 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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Professional Staff Nurse - Coronary Care UnitUPMC Somerset is hiring a Casual Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to support the Coronary Care Unit! The shift of this position is variable, and could include days, evenings, overnights, holidays or weekends. This position is scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the unit. * Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education. Responsibilities: * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. * *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. * *Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The individual 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. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Zero to two years of experience. BSN preferred. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * UPMC approved national certification preferred. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification * Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) * Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. * Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. * 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 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse (Union) - Emergency Department</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Emergency Department in Somerset, PA! RNs work rotating shifts to provide coverage during the 24/7 operational hours of the Emergency Department.

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-on Bonus! Details below. (Full-Time or Flex Full-Time status)

* $15,000 Sign-on Bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience (with a 2-year work commitment)
* $10,000 Sign-on Bonus available for Graduate Nurses with graduation dates in winter 2023 or beyond (2-year work commitment)

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

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

* Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse.
* Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation.
* Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or operation.
* Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians, and ancillary services personnel.
* Reads and interprets policies, procedures, and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care.
* Maintains competence in the performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to an education appropriate to the age of the patient served.
* Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit.
* Identifies strategies to improve the flow of work and the cost of providing care.
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations.
* Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination.
* Competent at the independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome).
* Non-essential Functions:
* 1. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and quality improvement activities.
* 2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.
* 3. Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
* 4. Participates in quality work groups and committees.



Qualifications:

* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire
* BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo)
* BSN preferred
* Professional Cert preferred
* ED Specific Requirements:
* ACLS &amp; PALS required (upon hire or within 6mo)
* Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (upon hire or within 1yr).
* NIHSS upon hire.



Licenses and Certifications:

* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Registered Nurse (RN)*
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34
* 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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Registered Nurse (Union) - Emergency DepartmentUPMC Somerset is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Emergency Department in Somerset, PA! RNs work rotating shifts to provide coverage during the 24/7 operational hours of the Emergency Department. This position is eligible for a generous Sign-on Bonus! Details below. (Full-Time or Flex Full-Time status) * $15,000 Sign-on Bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience (with a 2-year work commitment) * $10,000 Sign-on Bonus available for Graduate Nurses with graduation dates in winter 2023 or beyond (2-year work commitment) Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC! Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department. Responsibilities: * Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse. * Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation. * Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or operation. * Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians, and ancillary services personnel. * Reads and interprets policies, procedures, and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care. * Maintains competence in the performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures. * Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to an education appropriate to the age of the patient served. * Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit. * Identifies strategies to improve the flow of work and the cost of providing care. * Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations. * Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination. * Competent at the independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome). * Non-essential Functions: * 1. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and quality improvement activities. * 2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class. * 3. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. * 4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Qualifications: * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire * BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo) * BSN preferred * Professional Cert preferred * ED Specific Requirements: * ACLS &amp; PALS required (upon hire or within 6mo) * Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (upon hire or within 1yr). * NIHSS upon hire. Licenses and Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Registered Nurse (RN)* * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 * 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 

<body><h3>RN (Union)</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is hiring a Full-Time RN (Union) to support the Operating Room in Somerset, PA! The shift of this position is 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday with rotating on-call requirements.

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department

Responsibilities:

* Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse.
* Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation.
* Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or writ operation.
* Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians and ancillary services personnel.
* Reads and interprets policies, procedures and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care.
* Maintains competence in performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to education appropriate to the age of the patient served.
* Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit.
* Identifies strategies to improve flow of work and cost of providing care.
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations.
* Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination.
* Competent at independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome).
* Non-essential Functions:1. Participates in development of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities.2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.3. Participates in orientation of new personnel.4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Supervision:1. The incumbent is supervised by the Director or Manager.2. The incumbent has no direct reports.

Qualifications:

Required for all positions:

* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire
* BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo)
* BSN preferred
* Professional Cert preferred
* Certs required (upon hire or within 6 months) ACLS &amp; Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (upon hire or within 6 months)
* Basic Arrhythmia Course (upon hire or within 6 months)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) (upon hire or within 6 months)
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* 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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RN (Union)UPMC Somerset is hiring a Full-Time RN (Union) to support the Operating Room in Somerset, PA! The shift of this position is 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday with rotating on-call requirements. Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department Responsibilities: * Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse. * Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation. * Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or writ operation. * Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians and ancillary services personnel. * Reads and interprets policies, procedures and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care. * Maintains competence in performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures. * Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to education appropriate to the age of the patient served. * Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit. * Identifies strategies to improve flow of work and cost of providing care. * Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations. * Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination. * Competent at independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome). * Non-essential Functions:1. Participates in development of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities.2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.3. Participates in orientation of new personnel.4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Supervision:1. The incumbent is supervised by the Director or Manager.2. The incumbent has no direct reports. Qualifications: Required for all positions: * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire * BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo) * BSN preferred * Professional Cert preferred * Certs required (upon hire or within 6 months) ACLS &amp; Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (upon hire or within 6 months) * Basic Arrhythmia Course (upon hire or within 6 months) * Basic Life Support (BLS) (upon hire or within 6 months) * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Registered Nurse (RN) * 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 

<body><h3>RN (Union) - Cardiac Cath Lab</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Cardiac Cath Lab. This role will work variable hours with rotating on-call requirements! 30-minute response time required for on-call. We are seeking candidates with prior Cath Lab or critical care experience to join our team!

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department

Responsibilities:

* Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse.
* Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation.
* Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or writ operation.
* Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians and ancillary services personnel.
* Reads and interprets policies, procedures and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care.
* Maintains competence in performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to education appropriate to the age of the patient served.
* Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit.
* Identifies strategies to improve flow of work and cost of providing care.
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations.
* Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination.
* Competent at independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome).
* Non-essential Functions:1. Participates in development of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities.2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.3. Participates in orientation of new personnel.4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Supervision:1. The incumbent is supervised by the Director or Manager.2. The incumbent has no direct reports.

Qualifications:

* Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA.
* Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire,
* BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo)
* BSN preferred
* Professional Cert preferred
* Act 34, 33 &amp; 73.
* ACLS upon hire.
* 1yr interventional Cath Lab experience or 1yr critical care nursing experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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RN (Union) - Cardiac Cath LabUPMC Somerset is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Cardiac Cath Lab. This role will work variable hours with rotating on-call requirements! 30-minute response time required for on-call. We are seeking candidates with prior Cath Lab or critical care experience to join our team! Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinator or Manager the Registered Nurse plans, assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients in the assigned area. The Registered Nurse is expected to have leadership skills to supervise other personnel. The Registered Nurse performs and delegates patient care and non-patient care activities as required for the daily operation of the department Responsibilities: * Exhibits qualities of professionalism appropriate to the Registered Nurse. * Assesses patient problems and prioritizes needs. This includes critical thinking that permits differentiation. * Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise patient care as indicated by the patient's needs to either correct the condition or to reduce potential risk to the patient or writ operation. * Documents in writing and communicates information about the patient status to co-workers, physicians and ancillary services personnel. * Reads and interprets policies, procedures and standards of care to effectively plan and provide patient care. * Maintains competence in performance of routine and specialized nursing procedures. * Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to education appropriate to the age of the patient served. * Participates in formal and informal staff development activities, both on and off the nursing unit. * Identifies strategies to improve flow of work and cost of providing care. * Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive customer relations. * Able to independently transfer a patient from the positions of supine, sitting, and standing in any combination. * Competent at independent performance of technical skills and uses equipment safely (without causing risk or harm), efficiently (using the fewest possible resources), and effectively (achieving the desired or expected outcome). * Non-essential Functions:1. Participates in development of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities.2. Develops and presents educational sessions to class.3. Participates in orientation of new personnel.4. Participates in quality work groups and committees. Supervision:1. The incumbent is supervised by the Director or Manager.2. The incumbent has no direct reports. Qualifications: * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA. * Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire, * BCLS (upon hire or within 6mo) * BSN preferred * Professional Cert preferred * Act 34, 33 &amp; 73. * ACLS upon hire. * 1yr interventional Cath Lab experience or 1yr critical care nursing experience. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Casual Professional Staff Nurse - Emergency Room</h3><br/><p>UPMC Somerset is hiring a Casual Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to support the Emergency Room in Somerset, PA!

The shift of this position is variable and could include days, evenings, and overnights to support the 24/7 operational hours of the unit. This position will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

* Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. 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:

* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff.
* Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
* Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor.
* Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
* Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, and goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve the quality of care and the practice environment.
* Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team members needs for assistance and partnership.
* Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
* Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
* Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
* Formulates daily 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.
* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
* Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.
* Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
* Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
* Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
* Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
* Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
* 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.

Qualifications:

* Minimum 1 year experience.
* BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* UPMC approved national certification preferred.
* Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.
* NIHSS upon hire
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or within 6 months of hire)
* Basic Arrhythmia Course (upon hire or within 1 year)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (or within 6 months of hire)
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* 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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Casual Professional Staff Nurse - Emergency RoomUPMC Somerset is hiring a Casual Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to support the Emergency Room in Somerset, PA! The shift of this position is variable and could include days, evenings, and overnights to support the 24/7 operational hours of the unit. This position will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. * Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education. 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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. 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: * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff. * Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. * Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor. * Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. * Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, and goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve the quality of care and the practice environment. * Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team members needs for assistance and partnership. * Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. * Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues. * Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. * Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. * Formulates daily 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. * Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. * Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. * Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. * Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. * Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. * Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. * Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. * 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. Qualifications: * Minimum 1 year experience. * BSN preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * UPMC approved national certification preferred. * Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state. * NIHSS upon hire * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or within 6 months of hire) * Basic Arrhythmia Course (upon hire or within 1 year) * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (or within 6 months of hire) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Sr. Professional Staff Nurse</h3><br/><p>The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse is 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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. 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:

* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice
* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

Qualifications:

* Minimum 1 year experience.
* BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
* Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation.
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Sr. Professional Staff NurseThe Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse is 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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. 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: * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Qualifications: * Minimum 1 year experience. * BSN preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire * Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation. * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

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