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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 - ICU - UPMC East</h3><br/><p>UPMC East is looking for an experienced RN to join their Intensive Care Unit!

This position will work a full-time, rotating schedule.

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 $15,000 for experienced nurses with over 1 year of nursing experience
* 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 provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patient's families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

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

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement. 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:

* Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
* Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment. Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.
* Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
* 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. 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
* Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.

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.
* RN 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.
* *UPMC offers a variety of flexible options: in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.
* Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.*



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.
* ACLS required within 12 months of hire
* PALS required within 12 months of hire
* NIH required within 6 months of hire
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
* Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34 with renewal
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Professional Staff Nurse - ICU - UPMC EastUPMC East is looking for an experienced RN to join their Intensive Care Unit! This position will work a full-time, rotating schedule. 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 $15,000 for experienced nurses with over 1 year of nursing experience * 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 provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patient's families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement. 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: * Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce. * Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment. Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils. * Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc. * 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. 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities. 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. * RN 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. * *UPMC offers a variety of flexible options: in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. * Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.* 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. * ACLS required within 12 months of hire * PALS required within 12 months of hire * NIH required within 6 months of hire * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) * Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

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