Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse - Nuclear Cardiology (UPMC Shadyside)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Shadyside as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community! UPMC Shadyside, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to support our Nuclear Cardiology Department. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays required. Occasional on-call shift for three hours every other Saturday. About the Department: The Nuclear Cardiology Department is a procedural cardiology environment where nurses collaborate closely with patients, physicians, and technologists across Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and the Central Heart Station. In this role, the nurse provides comprehensive patient care by preparing patients for stress testing and cardiac imaging procedures, conducting pre-procedure phone calls, obtaining medical histories and consents, and establishing IV access. Responsibilities include assisting with nuclear stress and stress echocardiography testing, administering Lexiscan and Dobutamine as indicated, and performing bubble studies for transthoracic echocardiograms. The nurse also supports Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) procedures by administering and monitoring moderate sedation and overseeing patient recovery. Additional duties include monitoring treadmill stress patients, administering medications as needed, and collaborating with physicians to communicate patient status and facilitate any necessary order adjustments.

Requirements

No RN experience required.
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.
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. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX 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 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
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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.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
IV skills and ACLS certification preferred.
UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues; promotes a respectful, culturally aware, and collaborative work environment
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, safe work habits, and healthy work–life balance; reports workplace safety concerns
Applies adult learning principles when educating patients, families, students, and staff; supports learner development and may serve as a preceptor
Provides clear, thorough patient and family education to support care transitions and self-management
Fosters open communication, seeks feedback, and supports continuous learning and improvement
Utilizes the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to create a healing environment
Develops patient-centered, holistic plans of care with daily goals in partnership with patients and families
Demonstrates strong critical thinking in addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs
Communicates patient status effectively with the care team and contributes to care planning and practice improvements
Maintains comprehensive documentation that supports continuity, safety, and quality of care
Promotes a compassionate, patient-focused experience and aligns practice with organizational quality and safety goals
Engages in professional development and unit-based shared governance to enhance practice and patient outcomes
Actively supports teamwork, assists colleagues, and adapts positively to change
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities to enhance care and patient satisfaction
Incorporates research and evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making and interdisciplinary discussions
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and other duties as assigned