Jobs
>
Pittsburgh

    professional staff nurse - ARSENAL, PA , USA, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Default job background
    Description
    The Four - Time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St.

    Margaret Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join the 5B Renal, Pulmonary, and Medicine Unit's Night Program.

    As part of the night program you will receive a $4.00/hour differential for working straight night shifts.

    Eligible Experienced Nurses will receive a $20,000 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment to UPMC.

    As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:

    • Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area
    • An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
    • Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
    UPMC offers a very clearly defined Nursing Career Ladder to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career.

    Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

    Please note that the below salary may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate.

    Must have a minimum of 6 month experience to qualify for the night program.


    The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with advancement and continued growth opportunities.

    Apply today


    Unit Overview:
    5B is a 33 bed, private room, Medical Surgical unit including two American Disability Association (ADA) complaint rooms. Each room has electrical, oxygen outlets, and full bathrooms.

    The unit also contains a nurse's station, one conference room, one locker room, pantry, one dirty/soiled utility room, one clean utility room, and one staff half bathroom.

    The unit provides medical-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over.

    A full range of general adult medical diagnoses admitted to the unit include, but are not limited to, the following:
    CHF, COPD, Peritoneal Dialysis.


    Purpose:


    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:
    Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.

    Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.

    Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives.

    Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.

    Shows the ability to set priorities and demonstrates an understanding of shared governance and begins participating at the unit level.

    Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.

    Actively engages in clinical development and/or RN residency program for new hires. Requests opportunities to learn safe, accountable and autonomous practice from more experienced nurses.

    Seeks, accepts and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice.

    Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development.
    Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care.

    Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional nursing organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.


    Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family.

    Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.

    Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, spiritual issues within the episode of care.

    Learns to incorporate national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

    Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that consider individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve nursing practice. Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patient, families and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.


    Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in unit-based journal clubs.

    Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement on the clinical area.


    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 preferred
    • BSN 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.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:


    Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional NurseCPR 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.


    • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
    • Act 34
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    UPMC Mercy Hospital is currently hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to support our 12E Integrated Medical Acute Care Unit Our nurses on 12E work 3, 12-hour rotating shifts each week with typical start times at 7am and 7pm and you'll receive an extra $2.00 per hour when y ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus If you are an experienced Registered Nurse, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Sign-On Bonus Details: · $15, sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience with a 2-year commitment to UPMC · We a ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States

    All inexperienced or experienced Registered Nurses are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States

    Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with ment ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 5B Renal, Pulmonary, and Medicine Unit. Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply in addition to candidates with prior nursing experience. · UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the r ...


  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Currently offering a generous Sign-On Bonus of $15,000 for nurses with over 1 year of experience for a 2-year work commitment · UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join their OR team In this role, you will work 2 8-hour shifts and 2 12-hour shifts per ...


  • UPMC Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    **All inexperienced or experienced Registered Nurses are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospit ...


  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    UPMC Mercy is hiring an experienced full-time RN to work steady evenings in the OR · UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in l ...


  • UPMC Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    All inexperienced or experienced Registered Nurses are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    - InternalThe 4A Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit at UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Night Program Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our team This position will work three 12hour shifts from 6pm-6:30am, as well as 5 weekends and rotation holidays. The ideal ...


  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, United States

    UPMC St. Margaret Hospital is a 4 Time Magnet ANCC Designated Hospital, we are a 250-bed teaching hospital situated on a 21-acre campus near Aspinwall, PA. We are looking to hire a Full-Time Medical/Surgical - Stepdown Resource Pool Professional Staff Nurse. · This position will ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    All inexperienced or experienced Registered Nurses are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    Nurses with more than 1 year experience are eligible for a $15, sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment to UPMC · UPMC Shadyside is hiring a flex full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join their OR team · UPMC Shadyside's Operating Room (OR) serves patients through various surgic ...


  • UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States Full time

    UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is searching for a Registered Nurse to support our Mobile Medication Services Team. This position is located on the 1st Floor of Champion Commons Penn Ave. Pgh, PA . Free parking available Schedule is M-F 8:30AM-5PM with flexible scheduling and p ...


  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Pain Center · This position will work Monday-Friday with varying daylight shifts. Preferred candidates will have prior pain management experience. · Title/Salary will be determined at time of offer and will ...

  • The Bradley Center

    Nursing Support Staff

    3 weeks ago


    The Bradley Center Pittsburgh, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSince 1905, The Bradley Center has continually served children and families in need. Today, the residential treatment facility provides 24 hour care and trauma-informed treatment to children who have a history of trauma and who may present with a ...


  • UPMC Pittsburgh, PA, United States Full time

    **UPMC is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse, OP to join their Allergy & Immunology clinic at Children's Hospital The Allergy & Immunology Professional Staff Nurse is a key member of the Allergy care team. They support clinic operations and patient care through skin pric ...


  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA , USA, United States

    Casual Registered Nurse - Adult Acute Care (UPMC Presbyterian/10EW) · Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Presbyterian as we provide life changing medicine to ou ...


  • UPMC Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    **Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with me ...


  • UPMC Pittsburgh, PA , USA, United States Part time

    UPMC Mercy is hiring a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to support its 6E Brain Injury Rehab unit Those with prior nursing experience are strongly preferred. · At UPMC Mercy's 18-bed brain injury unit, each patient receives both an individualized and multidisciplinary approach ...