Part-Time Registered Nurse - Heart Catheterization (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Part-Time Registered Nurse to the Heart Catheterization Lab. We are seeking confident, experienced nurses to support our Heart Catheterization Lab. The ideal candidate brings strong critical-thinking skills and a passion for patient care, playing a vital role in life‑saving cardiovascular procedures, including: Cardiac catheterizations, Cardiac angioplasty and stent placement, Structural heart interventions (ASDs, PFOs, CTOs, Mitral Clips), Pericardiocentesis, Right heart catheterizations.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
Minimum 4 years of experience for the posted salary range.
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 his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level.
Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
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.
Exemplary 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
Registered Nurse (RN)
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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

BSN preferred.
ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Precepts and mentors students and new hires; supports ongoing professional growth through feedback and evidence‑based practice
Delivers holistic, patient‑ and family‑centered care using the nursing process and Relationship‑Based Care
Establishes individualized care goals and plans; applies strong critical‑thinking and clinical judgment
Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team and maintains thorough, accurate documentation
Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction aligned with organizational and professional standards
Builds a compassionate care environment and fosters a respectful, culturally aware workplace
Participates in quality improvement, shared governance, and unit or hospital‑based initiatives
Serves as a professional role model through clinical expertise, teamwork, and peer review
Performs duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies and other assigned responsibilities