Registered Nurse, Casual

UPMC St Margaret Hospital is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Procedures Unit. This position will be scheduled for 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm or 7:30am-4:00pm. There are no weekend or holiday requirements creating a perfect work life  this role, the final candidate will provide care to an outpatient adult population, administering a wide variety of infusions and injections.

Key responsibilities include performing admission assessments, obtaining vital signs, initiating IV and port access, completing blood draws, and conducting therapeutic phlebotomies. The position also involves administering bladder chemotherapy and assisting with the preparation and recovery of patients undergoing procedures in Interventional Radiology, ultrasound, and radiology.

Candidates must hold an active RN license to be considered. Preferred qualifications include BLS and ACLS certifications, as well as experience with basic arrhythmia interpretation and chemotherapy administration; however, these are not required. The team is open to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and is willing to hire at various levels within the career ladder.

The Medical Procedures Unit is known for its strong team culture and staff longevity, with many employees building meaningful, long-term relationships with recurring patients. Individuals with prior bedside nursing experience tend to be especially successful in this role, as it provides a solid foundation in assessment skills and the ability to quickly recognize and respond to potential clinical concerns.

This positions is posted as a Professional Staff Nurse, Casual, which is a valued step in UPMC's Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on education and 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:

* 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.

* 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.

* Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and…