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Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a position that's offers flexibility? Maybe you are looking to expand or supplement your current skill set?
UPMC Somerset Emergency Department could be your answer! As a Casual RN, you can expect to work 12-hour shifts and be scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the units.
-*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:**
Foster productive relationships internally and externally through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Utilize Relationship Based Care in nursing practice to foster a healing environment.
Develop daily patient goals and care plans collaboratively, considering holistic patient needs.
Apply critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues in patient care.
Communicate effectively and advocate for patients within the care team.
Ensure comprehensive patient documentation to facilitate caregiver communication.
Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff effectively.
Support professional development of students, new staff, and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor.
Foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement by seeking and implementing feedback.
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the department or unit.
Use research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and quality improvement efforts. Engage in unit-based shared governance and contribute to goal setting and care team partnerships.
Minimum 1 year experience.
BSN preferred.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
UPMC approved national certification preferred.
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) Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.
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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