Staff Nurse, Resource Pool-Weekend Program

UPMC • McKeesport, PA

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About The Position

UPMC McKeesport is looking for an experienced nurse to join their Resource Pool! This position will work 2, 12-hour shifts between Friday night and Monday morning. This role is considered full-time and you'll be eligible to receive all of the incredible UPMC benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance plans, generous paid time off accrual, tuition reimbursement and so much more! Our weekend program also nurses receive additional 30% increase in pay on top of their base salary! UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months of continuous employment.
• Must have received a Good/Solid/Strong on most recent performance evaluation.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution OR UPMC approved nursing certification.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire for applicable units.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component.
• ACLS required within 12 months of hire.
• NIH required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Class and Critical Care Class for ICU Unit.
• Completion of an MNR Program, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
• Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care.
• Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
• Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care.
• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
• Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 for experienced nurses with over 1 year of nursing experience.
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees