Professional Staff Nurse, Limited Casual

UPMC • New Castle, PA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Jameson is seeking a casual Professional Staff Nurse for its 2200 Medical Surgical Unit, a 24-bed unit specializing in neurological and respiratory patients. This unit fosters a supportive, family-like atmosphere, offering nurses continuous learning and skill development opportunities. UPMC is committed to delivering optimal patient care and enhancing the patient experience through its Registered Nurses. The Professional Staff Nurse role is an integral part of the UPMC nursing career ladder, providing avenues for advancement and professional growth. Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply, and final job titles and salaries will be determined based on education, experience, and manager discretion.

Requirements

• Ability 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
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• 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 two years of experience
• BSN required
• 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
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• UPMC approved national certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a variety of patients, with a focus on neurological and respiratory patients
• Enhance the patient experience with positivity and integrity
• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status
• Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
• Exercise and lead others in application of the nursing process

Benefits

• Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
• A very clearly defined Nursing Career Ladder to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career
• Opportunities for advancement and continued growth
• Special programs to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees