Registered Nurse (RN) Postpartum High Risk Casual

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

At UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, the Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment with empathy and a passion for learning. The role requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership. The nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a member of the care delivery team, the Professional Staff Nurse sets standards for the level and quality of nursing care and is accountable for its provision. The position also reflects a commitment to the community and the nursing profession. It is a step in UPMC’s nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Salary is determined based on education and nursing experience.

The 20-bed postpartum unit cares for well mother-baby couplets and patients with conditions including pre-eclampsia, chorioamnionitis-related newborn concerns, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and surgical needs such as C-section, postpartum tubal ligation, or hysterectomy during childbirth. The fast-paced unit provides opportunities to educate new families and support adoption and surrogacy scenarios. This is a casual position working 12 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase hours depending on department needs, on rotating shifts that include holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the facility’s state or an eligible multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state. Employees who move to the facility’s state while holding an out-of-state NLC license must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days of changing residency.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Obstetrics nursing experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment with empathy and a passion for learning.
• Use independent judgment and communicate and partner candidly with physicians, care providers, patients, and families.
• Establish relationships that support desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Set standards for the level and quality of nursing care and remain accountable for its provision.
• Care for postpartum patients and mother-baby couplets, including patients with high-risk conditions and surgical needs.
• Educate new families and support adoption and surrogacy scenarios.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents based on status and title.
• Discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a nursing career ladder with opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed