Staff Nurse ED Obs (Hbg)
Company: UPMC
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: July 19, 2021
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Job Description:
Description Staff Nurse ED Observation
(Hbg): 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 patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as
described in the department policy and procedures.Zero to one year
of experience.Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or
student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferredBSN
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.Critical thinking, analytical and problem
solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient
care.Good clinical judgment.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.
The Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN)
and a member of the care delivery team. The Staff Nurse is
responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
The Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability
for the provision of nursing care. The 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 Staff Nurse encompasses the beginnings of leadership,
partnership, collaboration and supervision. The 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 Staff Nurse begins to demonstrate a
commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
This position is eligible for a
generous sign-on bonus! Whether you’re a recent graduate
looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a
change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!
Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time and Full Time Flex
status)
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate or
$15,000 experienced nurses!
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a
didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of
hireMust complete licensure examination within FOUR 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
4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted
from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
Clearances must be dated within 90 days.
Keywords: UPMC, Harrisburg , Staff Nurse ED Obs (Hbg), Other , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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