Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Somerset Hospital
Somerset, PA

Casual Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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. Qualifications: * 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