Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Staff Nurse - 4 North Progressive Care Unit UPMC Passavant McCandless

Join Our Community! UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our nurses are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 4 North Pavilion Progressive Care Unit at the McCandless location. Our RNs work a rotating schedule that include 12-hour shifts, to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. As a nurse at UPMC, you will find: * Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area. * An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. * Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today 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. Here's how we support our nurses: * Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 * UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program 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, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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!) The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. About the Unit: * 4 North Pavilion Progressive Care Unit consists of 30 private beds, all of which have in-room cardiac monitoring capabilities. * Our nurses skillfully provide care to a varied patient population that requires a higher level of care than what is able to be provided on the general medicine units, but who are of a lesser acuity than what would be required for admission into the intensive care areas. * Our population of patients have diagnoses which consist of both cardiac and more complex patient care needs. Our patients often undergo procedures such as cardiac catheterization with and without stent placement, pacemaker and defibrillator insertions, A-Fib and other ablations, as well as patients admitted for the Watchman procedure. We treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias, either by cardiac drips such as Cardizem or Amiodarone, or orally with Tikosyn or Sotalol therapy. Our CHF patients may require IV or oral Lasix therapy or treatment with other medications such as a Milrinone drip. * Patients with higher medical needs may require oxygen via heated High-Flow, EEG monitoring, IV insulin infusions, or simply more frequent monitoring for a variety of medically indicated conditions. * Our new nurses receive enhanced, self-paced computer based modules and interactive educational opportunities via the AACN's ECCO program (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation) which we have adapted to the Progressive Care patient population to provide you with increased knowledge about the patients you will care for on our unit, as well as helping you to transition your role from nursing student to a fully-functioning Registered Nurse! Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Responsibilities: * 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. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) 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 as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. * 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. * 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 and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. * Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. * Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. 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. * 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 and the practice environment. * 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. * 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: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. Qualifications: * Zero to 1 year experience. * BSN preferred. * Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. * Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. * Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. * Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. * Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * UPMC approved national certification preferred. * Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. * CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR * NIH Stroke Scale (NIH * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.