Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse for its high-volume Labor & Delivery Department. The unit cares for patients experiencing normal or natural childbirth, high-risk deliveries, substance abuse, and pregnancy loss. It includes an OB emergency department, labor suite, operating room, PACU, and ICU. Nurses work with a range of obstetric disciplines and providers, including resident physicians, family practice physicians, OB attending physicians, and midwives.

The Professional Staff Nurse provides competent, empathetic patient care and treatment, using independent judgment and clear communication. The nurse builds partnerships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. As part of the care delivery team, the nurse sets standards for nursing care and is accountable for its provision, while demonstrating commitment to the community and nursing profession.

UPMC offers a bedside nursing career ladder, with opportunities to progress from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond. Final job title and pay rate depend on individual qualifications and candidate choice. Required certifications and contributions associated with the job title will have a timeframe for completion. The role uses a rotating 12-hour schedule to provide 24/7 floor coverage, including rotating holidays and weekends. Hours and travel may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state when applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• One year of previous nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous postpartum or Labor & Delivery experience is strongly preferred; candidates with Med Surg (Acute Care), ED, and/or ICU experience will also be considered.
• No degree preference; ASN, BSN, and MSN degree levels are welcome.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• UPMC-approved national certification.
• Previous postpartum or Labor & Delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent and empathetic patient care and treatment.
• Use independent judgment and fluent communication in patient care.
• Establish relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Set standards for the level and quality of nursing care and remain accountable for its provision.
• Demonstrate commitment to the community and nursing profession.

Benefits

• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated nursing career ladders with opportunities to advance and recognition for experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed