Part-Time Registered Nurse - Transplant ICU (TICU)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse to support its Transplant ICU (TICU), a 16-bed critical care unit at UPMC Montefiore. The unit cares for patients who have received kidney, liver, pancreas, intestine, islet cell, or multi-visceral transplants, as well as patients recovering from orthopedic and complex abdominal surgeries and patients with multi-system organ failure. Nurses may work with tracheostomies, line and drain placements, intubations, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), vasopressors, and other specialized equipment and treatments.

The role offers the opportunity to provide patient-focused care in a diverse, stimulating clinical environment that supports learning and professional growth. The position is part-time, with two rotating 12-hour day and night shifts each week. ICU experience is preferred, as is at least one year of RN experience in the introductory posting; the qualifications section also lists six months of RN experience as preferred. The role supports professional development through UPMC’s nursing career ladder and offers a sign-on bonus of $7,500 to RNs with at least one year of experience. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $34.25; final title and pay depend on individual qualifications and candidate choice.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Complete the licensure examination within four months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires graduate nurses to take the examination within four months of their start date.
• ACLS within one year of employment.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
• Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Good clinical judgment.
• Critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of RN experience is preferred; the posting also states that applicants preferably have one year of RN experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous Intensive Care Unit experience preferred.
• Completion of a UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical development and/or the RN residency program for new hires.
• Seek opportunities to learn safe, accountable, and autonomous practice from experienced nurses.
• Seek, accept, and use feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit or department leaders to improve practice.
• Pursue continuous learning and create a plan for ongoing learning and development.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education related to the episode of care.
• Use critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, and spiritual issues during the episode of care.
• Learn to incorporate professional organization, business unit, and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Seek formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Build healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to provide a caring, compassionate, patient-focused experience.
• Identify ethical situations in patient care or the workplace and seek assistance.
• Develop basic knowledge of research and its effect on practice, and learn which resources can assist with evidence-based practice; ask questions, show interest, and participate in unit-based journal clubs.
• Apply knowledge of how quality and innovation affect patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes.
• Take accountability for professional development that improves practice and patient care quality.
• Set priorities, demonstrate an understanding of shared governance, and begin participating at the unit level.
• Begin demonstrating awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Provide age-appropriate care and interact appropriately with patients across the ages served by the assigned unit.
• Assess patient status, interpret relevant information, and identify age-specific care requirements in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus for RNs with at least one year of experience.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Dedicated nursing career ladders and a Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

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