Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Oncology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology (4 Main)

Join UPMC Shadyside's Oncology Team on 4 Main! * Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience * Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2024 and 2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment * Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-time positions available * About UPMC Shadyside: A 3x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education Apply now for a fulfilling nursing career! If having questions, book a time with the Recruiter to learn more about the unit! Book time with Leven, Natalie M: UPMC Shadyside Nursing Recruiter 1:1 About Shadyside 4 Main: 4 Main encompasses patients who are recovering from post-surgical procedures for the treatment of life-altering cancers. These surgical procedures include cytoreductive (debulking) surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy treatment, Whipple procedures, colon resections, liver resections, and other abdominal/rectal procedures. Nurses on 4 Main are exposed to many different types of tubes and drains that our patients experience in their post-surgical phase. These drains include (but are not limited to) wound vacs, ileostomies, colostomies, feeding tubes, Jackson Pratt (JP) drains, pigtail catheters, and chest tubes. * High-Acuity Patients: Patients on this unit require staff members who are highly motivated, encouraging, and driven to provide patients with the best possible experiences and outcomes. * Career Advancement: Professional development initiatives and leadership support empower nurses to become active and respected participants within the interprofessional team that provides evidence-based, compassionate care to our patients. * Fast-Paced Teamwork: Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. Here's how we support our nurses: * Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience). * UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2024 and 2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount). * Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year. * Dedicated career ladders allow 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!). UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder: * Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond. * Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice. * Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process. * Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $31.60. Responsibilities: Build Relationships: * Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients. * Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions. * Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety. Effective Teaching: * 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. Holistic Patient Care: * Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care. * Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs. * Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively. Professional Growth: * Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement. * Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care. * Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices. Qualifications: * 0-6 months of experience required. * An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is 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-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most. * Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices. * Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. * Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * ACLS within 12 months of hire * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire. * Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit) * 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. * Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. * Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from the issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. * UPMC-approved national certification preferred. * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran