Icu Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience is listed.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the facility’s state, or licensure in a state covered by a compact agreement with that state; a Temporary Practice Permit is also listed as an option.
• CPR is required based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within one year of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; the posting states that failure to meet UPMC’s deadline may result in termination or demotion from the graduate nurse position at the business unit’s discretion.
• Act 34 is listed under Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for or appropriately interact with patients of the ages served by the assigned unit, and to apply lifespan growth and development principles.
• Ability to assess patient-status data, interpret relevant information, identify age-specific requirements, and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• 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 effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills necessary 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 one year of previous nursing or critical care experience is strongly preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive internal and external working relationships, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Promote open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by requesting feedback and improving practice.
• Demonstrate UPMC Values.
• Provide appropriate, detailed teaching to patients and families throughout the episode of care.
• Display daily patient goals and a plan of care that involves the patient as a partner and considers individual needs holistically.
• Communicate identified workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
• Communicate effectively with peers and translate patient conditions to other care providers.
• Incorporate professional organization, business unit, and health-system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Take accountability for professional development that improves professional practice and patient care quality.
• Adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility during the change process.
• Participate as an engaged partner on the care team and respond to team members’ requests for assistance and partnership.
• Take personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction with care and service quality.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care; identify relevant research, discuss quality-improvement opportunities at multidisciplinary rounds, and influence patients’ plans of care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for eligible external nurses with one or more years of experience; hires into an eligible role are asked to make a two-year work commitment.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a nursing career ladder that rewards experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.