Staff Nurse (RN) (Union) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Join the UPMC Somerset Team!

Are you ready to make a difference in the Cardiac Cath Lab? UPMC Somerset is on the lookout for a Full-time Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team! This role does require on-call coverage.

What You'll Do:

• Manage Patient Care: Oversee care for groups of patients and their families, using your expert judgment and teamwork skills.

• Lead and Collaborate: Take on leadership roles, work closely with doctors and healthcare providers, and build strong relationships with patients and their families.

• Commit to Excellence: Show your dedication to the community and the nursing profession, striving for the best outcomes every day.

Why Join Us?

• Be a Leader: Step into a role that values your leadership and collaboration.

• Make an Impact: Help us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families.

• Grow with Us: Be part of a team that supports your professional growth and commitment to excellence.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now and become a vital part of the UPMC Somerset family!

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in clinical development and RN residency programs for new hires, seeking opportunities to learn from experienced nurses. Uses feedback from peers, preceptors, and leaders to improve practice and shows enthusiasm for continuous learning.

• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides basic education to support care. Pursues professional development through nursing organization memberships and regular reading of professional literature.

• Demonstrates basic research knowledge and its impact on practice by asking questions and participating in unit-based journal clubs. Shows understanding of how quality and innovation affect patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes.

• Uses basic nursing knowledge and skills within Relationship-Based Care to meet patient and family needs. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, and demonstrates critical thinking in identifying clinical, social, safety, and spiritual issues.

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development and quality patient care. Recommends improvements in clinical care and workplace health, and participates in change initiatives.

• 1 year interventional Cath Lab, Emergency, or ICU nursing experience.

• BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

• 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.

• Act 34 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