Professional Staff Nurse- 4 East Acute Care

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Award-Winning Medicine and Pulmonary Team! This is a full-time position for experienced RNs with 4+ years of experience on the 4 East Medicine and Pulmonary Unit. UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education. This role offers the flexibility to build your own shift and choose your own work hours. The 4 East Medicine and Pulmonary Unit is an ANCC Silver Beacon Award recipient and cares for patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis, peritoneal dialysis, COPD, and pneumonia, as well as receiving overflow from internal medicine. It is a supportive and collaborative environment, ideal for graduate nurses and those seeking to expand their expertise. Registered Nurses work rotation shifts, including weekends and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Requirements

• 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.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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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

• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients, understanding cultural differences and promoting healthy interactions.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff, guiding patients through care transitions and providing detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues' development and create an open learning environment.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, setting daily goals and considering individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).
• Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences.
• Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
• Special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level