RN Staff Nurse - Outpatient Surgery Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Altoona, PA

  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Description

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RN Staff Nurse
\n Outpatient Surgery (Same Day Surgery)
\n 1.0 full-time, dayshifts with rotation, Monday through Friday schedule
\n Union position:  Yes (SEIU)
\n Posted:  9/30/2026

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Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity? Take advantage of the opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.  You'll have access to continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

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Minimum starting pay rates:

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  • $35.50 (BSN)
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  • $34.00 (non-BSN)
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  • Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
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Purpose & Responsibilities:

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Patient Care

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    Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.

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    Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.

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    Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

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Coordination and Communication

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    Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.

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    Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.

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Education and Leadership

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    Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.

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    Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

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Safety and Compliance

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    Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.

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    Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.

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Experience Required:  

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    None; proficient IV skills strongly preferred

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Education and Formal Training Required:

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    Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*

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  • Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period. 
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday

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