Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse - UPMC Presbyterian & Magee Dialysis

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

UPMC Dialysis is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to primarily work at UPMC Presbyterian and Magee Hospitals, supporting the hospitals within their designated Hospital Pod. This role involves providing inpatient hemodialysis and ultrafiltration services for patients with acute renal failure or end-stage renal disease. Treatments are provided in the hemodialysis unit, ICU, or patient's room as needed. Hemodialysis RNs and Clinical Dialysis Technicians collaborate with attending nephrologists to ensure safe, high-quality care for a complex patient population. Quick thinking and flexibility are essential due to the nature of the position and local travel involved. The final job title and salary will be determined by education and nursing experience.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing/bachelor’s degree in nursing/master’s degree in nursing accepted.
• If BS degree not in nursing, a master’s or higher degree in nursing is required.
• Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse (RN).
• Must 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 their 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 and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Critical thinking skills are necessary to exercise and to lead others in the 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) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Current Licensure of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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Nice To Haves

• Previous dialysis experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires.
• Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices.
• Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement.
• Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
• Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work.
• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace.
• Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.
• Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice.
• Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence-based practice.
• Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process.
• Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment.
• Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice.
• Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care.
• Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree