Weekend Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surgery Stepdown

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Shadyside's Surgical Team as a Weekend RN! This is a full-time, weekend program position requiring 24 hours per weekend, with options for two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts between Friday at 3pm and Monday at 7am. UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education. The 3 Main Surgical Unit is a 38-bed post-op care unit specializing in thoracic surgery recovery and serving as Shadyside’s surgical stepdown unit. We care for high-acuity patients undergoing procedures such as minimally invasive esophagectomy and lobe resections, and also handle interventional cardiac cases. It's a dynamic learning environment where nurses gain hands-on experience with various procedures.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experience
• Weekend Differential: Receive 25%25 on top of base pay
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off on the weekends for a maximum of 8 weekend shifts off in a fiscal year
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level