University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Professional Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, 16505
Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot's Cardiac Cath Lab!
Position: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse
Experience: 1 year of prior nursing experience highly preferred.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift with rotating on-call required. Must be able to respond to on-call requirements within 30 minutes.
At UPMC, we're passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10.
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 for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)* Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year* Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education* Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
The Professional Staff Nurse is a 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 relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment.* Understands cultural differences and fosters healthy relationships, holding peers accountable.* Balances work and personal life, modeling safe work practices and time management.* Identifies and communicates workplace safety hazards to peers and management.* Provides detailed patient and family education to guide them through care and transitions.* Supports the development of students and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor.* Creates an environment for open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous improvement.* Applies nursing process within Relationship Based Care to foster a healing environment.* Develops daily patient care goals considering holistic patient needs and partnerships.* Demonstrates critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient issues.* Communicates effectively and advocates for changes in patient care and unit practices.* Ensures comprehensive patient documentation to enhance caregiver communication.* Aligns with national professional and organizational goals to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.* Builds compassionate patient relationships and supports colleagues and families.* Demonstrates accountability for professional development and patient care quality.* Actively engages in unit-based governance, goal setting, and quality improvement.* Collaborates as a full partner on the care team, supporting team member needs.* Participates in initiatives improving patient care and professional practice.* Adapts to change, demonstrating flexibility and supporting transition processes.* Contributes to departmental quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities for enhancement.* Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and service quality.* Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!
We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.
Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling
Qualifications:
* Zero to two years of experience.* BSN preferred.* 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 patient's 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.* 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.* Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
* CPR 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)
* Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.* Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state
Position: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse
Experience: 1 year of prior nursing experience highly preferred.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift with rotating on-call required. Must be able to respond to on-call requirements within 30 minutes.
At UPMC, we're passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10.
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 for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)* Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year* Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education* Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
The Professional Staff Nurse is a 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 relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment.* Understands cultural differences and fosters healthy relationships, holding peers accountable.* Balances work and personal life, modeling safe work practices and time management.* Identifies and communicates workplace safety hazards to peers and management.* Provides detailed patient and family education to guide them through care and transitions.* Supports the development of students and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor.* Creates an environment for open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous improvement.* Applies nursing process within Relationship Based Care to foster a healing environment.* Develops daily patient care goals considering holistic patient needs and partnerships.* Demonstrates critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient issues.* Communicates effectively and advocates for changes in patient care and unit practices.* Ensures comprehensive patient documentation to enhance caregiver communication.* Aligns with national professional and organizational goals to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.* Builds compassionate patient relationships and supports colleagues and families.* Demonstrates accountability for professional development and patient care quality.* Actively engages in unit-based governance, goal setting, and quality improvement.* Collaborates as a full partner on the care team, supporting team member needs.* Participates in initiatives improving patient care and professional practice.* Adapts to change, demonstrating flexibility and supporting transition processes.* Contributes to departmental quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities for enhancement.* Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and service quality.* Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!
We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.
Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling
Qualifications:
* Zero to two years of experience.* BSN preferred.* 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 patient's 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.* 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.* Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
* CPR 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)
* Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.* Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state