Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 30-bed medical-surgical Orthopedics unit (4100). The unit primarily cares for patients after elective surgeries, including hip and knee replacements, and also receives Magee’s post-operative bariatric surgery patients and overflow general medical-surgical patients. It is a patient-centered rehabilitative environment where nurses are directly involved in rehabilitation and care. Specialty equipment used on the unit includes continuous passive motion machines and bed trapezes.

The Professional Staff Nurse provides competent patient care and treatment with empathy and a commitment to learning. The role calls for independent judgment and effective communication, while building partnerships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and families to support patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. As a member of the care delivery team, the nurse sets standards for the level and quality of nursing care and is accountable for its provision.

UPMC offers a bedside nursing career ladder, with potential progression to Expert Nurse and beyond. Final title and pay rate depend on individual qualifications and candidate choice. Required certifications and contributions tied to a job title will be given a timeframe to obtain. RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule for 24/7 floor coverage, with shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role includes rotating weekends and holidays; hours and travel may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current nursing licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state if the facility is in an NLC state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and treatment with empathy and a commitment to learning.
• Use independent judgment and communicate effectively.
• Build 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.
• Support rehabilitation and care for orthopedic surgical patients, post-operative bariatric surgery patients, and overflow medical-surgical patients.

Benefits

• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Bedside nursing career ladders.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Competitive career ladder and Total Rewards package, discussed at time of offer.

What This Job Offers

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