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

Professional Staff Nurse Resource Pool (pays 10% on top of base) UPMC Passavant McCandless

Are you looking for a Flexible Schedule? Look no further than the Resource Pool where you will find Less Weekends, Less Holidays, Less Off Shift Requirements ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full- Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Resource Pool. Full Time and Part Time Resource Pool opportunities include an additional 10% differential. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC! This position will complete orientation and rotate primarily on the following units: 3 Main, 4 North and South Step Down Units, 5 Pavilion, 5 South, 6 Main, 6 Pavilion, 6 South and our Rehab Unit. 3 Main - 34 bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit. We care for an adult population of patients with varied diagnoses. This department is the inpatient Stroke Unit and an Observation Unit. Our nursing staff is NIHSS Certified. 4 North - 4 PCU is a medical progressive care unit. This unit has 30 private beds. The patient population consists of those individuals requiring a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical-surgical floors but do not require an ICU level of care. Typical patients seen on this unit are: post heart cath, post defibrillator/pacemaker insertion, CHF, anyone with a cardiac arrhythmia requiring medicine to control heart rate, stroke, high oxygen requirements and those on IV insulin drips. 4 South - 4 South is a surgical progressive care unit. This unit has 24 private beds. The patient population consists of those individuals requiring a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical-surgical floors but do not require an ICU level of care. Typical patients seen on this unit are: post vascular surgery, post open-heart surgery, post heart cath, post defibrillator/pacemaker insertion, CHF, anyone with a cardiac arrhythmia requiring medicine to control heart rate, stroke, high oxygen requirements and those on IV insulin drips. As well as; TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Repair) patients, which is a minimally invasive heart procedure. 5 North Pavilion - 5 North Pavilion has 30 private beds and is primarily orthopedic service line including elective joint replacements, orthopedic spine procedures and fractures. Other patient populations include urological surgery, abdominal surgery, gynecological and ENT patients. 5 South Pavilion - 5 South Pavilion has 24 private beds. Primarily neurosurgical service line patients. Other patient populations include bariatric, vascular, and general surgical patients. 6 Main - 6 Main is a 34 bed Medical/Surgical Flex Monitored Unit that specializes in hospice care. 6 Main serves the adult and geriatric population, is very broad in scope, and offers a variety of disease processes to enhance the knowledge base of both novice and seasoned staff. 6 Pavilion - 6 North Pavilion is a medical/surgical oncology unit. It has 30 beds, all private rooms. 80-90% of our patients are admitted due to some history of cancer or have had surgery due to cancer. We primarily deal with lung, liver and abdominal cancer but can see patients who are having issues related to any cancer diagnosis. 6 South - 6 South Pavilion is a 24-bed colorectal surgical unit. The majority of our patients have bowel issues, whether it is cancer, IBS, Crohn's, or small bowel obstructions. We also see a small percentage of gyne oncology patients. We are one of the certified disability units in the hospital. Our rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of disabilities as well as bariatric patients. Rehab - The Rehab Unit is a 24 bed post-acute facility that offers Inpatient Rehabilitation level of care, inclusive of 24 hr Rehab nursing, intensive PT/OT/SLP services all coordinated with the specialty of Physical Medicine, and Rehab (PMR) physician oversight. Our unit population generally consists of Stroke, neurological disorders, complex orthopedic, brain injury and spinal cord injury (without bowel/bladder involvement) patients. Our patients are expected to need/participate in intensive therapy services of two or more (PT/OT/SLP) whereby the patient is expected to participate in a minimum of 180 minutes (3 hrs) or more of therapy daily. 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. 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. Nurses with over 1 year of experience are eligible for a $15,000 Sign on Bonus! Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional 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: * The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. * They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. * Minimum 1 year nursing experience required. * 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 licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. 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) * NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran