Registered Nurse, OP

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse at our Pre-Op Teaching and Testing Center. This full-time position offers a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, allowing for a great work-life balance. We are seeking candidates with 1-2 years of experience to join our dedicated team The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also 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 .Minimum six months experience preferred. BSN preferred.

Requirements

UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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

Minimum six months experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Engages in quality improvement efforts.
Identifies and communicates improvement opportunities.
Enhances patient satisfaction using evidence-based practices.
Maintains positive relationships with all staff and patients.
Works effectively in complex environments with good clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
Exhibits physical stamina for patient care tasks.
Applies adult learning principles in teaching.
Provides detailed education to patients and families.
Supports the development of students and colleagues.
Formulates patient care plans considering holistic needs.
Coordinates care with physicians and assists in patient assessment.
Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying patient issues.
Ensures comprehensive documentation and effective communication.
Aligns with professional and health system goals for safety and quality.
Participates in shared governance and goal setting.
Engages as a partner on the care team.
Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility.
Maintains productive relationships and promotes healthy work-life balance.
Communicates safety hazards to peers and management.