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<body><h3>Professional Staff Nurse- Full Time 4E</h3><br/><p>UPMC East in Monroeville, PA is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 4E Cardiology. This full-time position will work 3, 12-hour shifts per week. 6-weekend and 6-night shifts will be required in a 6-week scheduling period

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! If you are an experienced nurse or graduate nurse looking to join UPMC, apply today!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$15,000 for Graduate Nurses.

$20,000 for Registered Nurses with one or more years of experience.

* Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus-eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment to UPMC East.
* Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience.

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:

Qualifications:

* 0 - 1 years of experience.
* 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 and 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 the application of the nursing process.
* Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
* BSN preferred.
* Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 4 months of hire or within one year of graduation- whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 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 is preferred.
* NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire.
* CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
* Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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Professional Staff Nurse- Full Time 4EUPMC East in Monroeville, PA is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 4E Cardiology. This full-time position will work 3, 12-hour shifts per week. 6-weekend and 6-night shifts will be required in a 6-week scheduling period This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! If you are an experienced nurse or graduate nurse looking to join UPMC, apply today! Sign-On Bonus Details: $15,000 for Graduate Nurses. $20,000 for Registered Nurses with one or more years of experience. * Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus-eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment to UPMC East. * Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. 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: Qualifications: * 0 - 1 years of experience. * 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 and 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 the application of the nursing process. * Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. * BSN preferred. * Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). * Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 4 months of hire or within one year of graduation- whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 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 is preferred. * NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire. * CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). * Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran 

<body><h3>Professional Staff Nurse, Part-Time, Resource Unit - UPMC East</h3><br/><p>UPMC East in Monroeville, PA is hiring a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Resource Unit. This part-time position will work 2, 12-hour shifts per week - some weekends and holidays are required. A minimum of 2 years of prior Nursing experience is required. Nurses on the Resource Unit will cover areas of the hospital including Units such as Med/Surg, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Stepdown, the CDU, and the ED hold areas. Nurses in the Resource Unit receive an extra 10% differential! If you are a nurse looking to make a difference and work with a variety of people and patients, this is a great opportunity for you!

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! If you are an experienced nurse looking to join UPMC, apply today!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$7,500 for Registered Nurses with two or more years of experience.

* Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus-eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment to UPMC East.
* Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience.

Here's How We Support Our Nurses:

* Generous Sign-On Bonus
* 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 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).

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

* Actively engages in clinical development and/or RN residency program for new hires.
* Requests opportunities to learn safe, accountable, and autonomous practice from more experienced nurses.
* Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice.
* Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development.
* Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care.
* Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional nursing organization and/or reading professional literature regularly.
* Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
* Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
* Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
* Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice, and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, and participating in unit-based journal clubs.
* Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impact patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
* Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
* Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
* Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, and spiritual issues within the episode of care.
* Learns to incorporate national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
* Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that consider individual patient needs.
* Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve nursing practice.
* Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
* Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance.
* Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
* Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
* Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives.
* Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
* Shows the ability to set priorities and demonstrates an understanding of shared governance and begins participating at the unit level.
* Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience.
* 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 and 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 the application of the nursing process.
* Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
* BSN preferred.
* Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.



Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
* UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.
* NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire.
* CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
* Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal.

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Professional Staff Nurse, Part-Time, Resource Unit - UPMC EastUPMC East in Monroeville, PA is hiring a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Resource Unit. This part-time position will work 2, 12-hour shifts per week - some weekends and holidays are required. A minimum of 2 years of prior Nursing experience is required. Nurses on the Resource Unit will cover areas of the hospital including Units such as Med/Surg, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Stepdown, the CDU, and the ED hold areas. Nurses in the Resource Unit receive an extra 10% differential! If you are a nurse looking to make a difference and work with a variety of people and patients, this is a great opportunity for you! This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! If you are an experienced nurse looking to join UPMC, apply today! Sign-On Bonus Details: $7,500 for Registered Nurses with two or more years of experience. * Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus-eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment to UPMC East. * Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. Here's How We Support Our Nurses: * Generous Sign-On Bonus * 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 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). Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Responsibilities: * Actively engages in clinical development and/or RN residency program for new hires. * Requests opportunities to learn safe, accountable, and autonomous practice from more experienced nurses. * Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. * Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. * Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. * Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional nursing organization and/or reading professional literature regularly. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. * Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. * Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. * Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice, and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, and participating in unit-based journal clubs. * Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impact patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area. * Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. * Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. * Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, and spiritual issues within the episode of care. * Learns to incorporate national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. * Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that consider individual patient needs. * Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve nursing practice. * Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. * Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. * Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. * Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. * Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. * Shows the ability to set priorities and demonstrates an understanding of shared governance and begins participating at the unit level. * Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience. * 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 and 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 the application of the nursing process. * Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. * BSN preferred. * Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). * UPMC-approved national certification is preferred. * NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire. * CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). * Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal. 

<body><h3>Professional Staff Nurse, Part-Time, 5W Neurology - UPMC East</h3><br/><p>UPMC East is hiring a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 5W Neurology Unit. The 5W Unit has a large focus on teamwork and collaboration and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its patients! This part-time position will work 2, 12-hour shifts per week; some weekends and holidays are required.

* Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. *

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! If you are an experienced nurse or graduate nurse looking to join UPMC, apply today to join this amazing team!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

* $7,500 for Graduate Nurses.
* $10,000 for Registered Nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
* Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus-eligible role will be asked to make a 2-year work commitment to UPMC.

Responsibilities:

* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
* Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
* Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
* 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 a 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 patient care within an episode of care.
* Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.
* Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies the principles to the 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.
* Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
* 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.
* Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, and goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve the quality of care and the practice environment.
* Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
* Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

Qualifications:

* 0 - 1 years of experience.
* 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 and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
* Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required for various aspects of patient care.
* Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
* Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
* BSN preferred.
* Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 4 months of hire or within one year of graduation- whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 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 is preferred.
* NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire.
* CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
* Act 34 and 73 with renewal.

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Professional Staff Nurse, Part-Time, 5W Neurology - UPMC EastUPMC East is hiring a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 5W Neurology Unit. The 5W Unit has a large focus on teamwork and collaboration and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its patients! This part-time position will work 2, 12-hour shifts per week; some weekends and holidays are required. * Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. * This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! If you are an experienced nurse or graduate nurse looking to join UPMC, apply today to join this amazing team! Sign-On Bonus Details: * $7,500 for Graduate Nurses. * $10,000 for Registered Nurses with 1 or more years of experience. * Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus-eligible role will be asked to make a 2-year work commitment to UPMC. Responsibilities: * Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues. * Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle. * Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. * 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 a 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 patient care within an episode of care. * Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. * Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies the principles to the 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. * Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. * 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. * Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, and goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve the quality of care and the practice environment. * Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. * Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Qualifications: * 0 - 1 years of experience. * 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 and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. * Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required for various aspects of patient care. * Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process. * Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. * BSN preferred. * Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). * Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 4 months of hire or within one year of graduation- whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 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 is preferred. * NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire. * CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). * Act 34 and 73 with renewal. 

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