Registered Nurse - Heart Catheterization, Shadyside Hospital (Casual)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care to patients in the Heart Catheterization unit and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for and interact appropriately with patients across the ages served by the assigned unit. The nurse applies knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assesses and interprets patient-status information, identifies age-specific needs, and provides care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

The role requires exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process. The nurse must establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and families, physicians, managers, executives, providers, and support teams, and work productively in a complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital, or system goals and approved by the Unit Director is required. The nurse must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level and maintain that rating on annual evaluations. UPMC-approved nursing certification is required within one year of hire or transfer and must be maintained, except when the stated Master's in nursing/DNP or BSN-plus-related-Master's substitution applies.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or an applicable multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards with didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 clearance.
• At least 1 year of experience is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to care for and interact appropriately with patients of the ages served by the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of life-span growth and development and ability to assess and interpret patient-status information and determine age-specific care needs.
• Exemplary clinical judgment and critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Ability to work productively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital, or system goals and approved by the Unit Director.
• UPMC-approved nursing certification within one year of hire or transfer, maintained thereafter, unless the stated degree-based exemption or substitution applies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient-status information and identify care requirements, including age-specific needs.
• Provide patient care according to department policies and procedures.
• Apply and help lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, physicians, managers, providers, and support staff.
• Work effectively in a complex environment while managing multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Complete an annual professional contribution selected from department, hospital, or system goals and approved by the Unit Director.
• Maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed