UPMC Presbyterian Professional Staff Nurse - IV Therapy Team

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse on UPMC Presbyterian’s IV Therapy Team provides specialized IV services in a high-volume, fast-paced hospital environment. Services include IV starts, PICC and midline placement, duo-tube placement, TPA and chemotherapy administration, dressing changes, and blood culture draws. The team relies on close collaboration to meet hospital needs in a timely manner and provide high-acuity patients with positive experiences and outcomes.

The nurse provides evidence-based, compassionate care using Relationship Based Care and the nursing process. The role includes building positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and care providers; educating patients, families, and staff; supporting care transitions and colleagues’ development; documenting care; and participating in shared governance and quality improvement. Nurses work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, to support 24/7 coverage. Professional development initiatives and leadership support are available.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• An associate degree in nursing, BSN, or MSN.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care for and interact with patients of all ages, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in complex environments with changing priorities and specialized skills or equipment.
• Critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and sound clinical judgment to deliver quality patient care.
• Knowledge of, ability to apply, and commitment to championing nursing best practices.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); ACLS must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the facility’s state, or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state when applicable.
• Employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the state where the facility is located must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of the residency change.
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• IV RN experience is strongly preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide IV services including IV starts, PICC and midline placement, duo-tube placement, TPA and chemotherapy administration, dressing changes, and blood culture draws.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, patients, and patients’ families, and promote healthy interactions across cultural differences.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff; guide patients through care transitions and support colleagues’ development.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, establish daily goals, and respond to individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document care comprehensively.
• Engage in shared governance and quality improvement, adapt to change, and contribute to improving patient care.
• Use evidence-based practices to enhance patient satisfaction and deliver quality patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the IV Therapy Team to meet hospital needs in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Tailored compensation based on qualifications and individual preferences.
• Total Rewards Package; choices discussed during the offer process.

What This Job Offers

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