Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse - UPMC Presbyterian Adult Acute Care (12S)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Presbyterian's Medicine Team! Experienced & New Grad RNs: Part-time positions available working an average of 20 or 24 hours per week. UPMC Presbyterian is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and a center for ongoing, cutting-edge research and education. At UPMC, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re your partner in success, from day one and every day after. Whether you're just launching your nursing journey or bringing years of experience to the table, UPMC is here to invest in you—financially, personally, and professionally.

Requirements

• 0-6 months of experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• UPMC requires that GNs take 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.

Nice To Haves

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider 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 Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Support (up to $3,000 per academic year)
• Exclusive discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN program options

What This Job Offers

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