Part-Time Registered Nurse - Adult Acute Care (8N)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Registered Nurse position in Adult Acute Care on the 8 North (8N) unit at UPMC Montefiore. The 8N unit is a 17-bed medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with respiratory, cardiac, and infectious conditions. Nurses on this unit collaborate with physicians, social workers, and care managers during daily rounds to ensure patient-centered care. The unit offers a fast-paced environment and a supportive team culture, ideal for nurses looking to grow their clinical skills and make a significant impact.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients, understanding cultural differences and promoting 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.
Utilize 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.