UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Casual Professional Staff Nurse in the Aspinwall Pittsburgh, PA area to support the Resource Pool.

　　Resource Pool RN’s rotate primarily on the following units: 4A, 3B, 5A, 5B, 6B, and nursing support services. Requirements include all of RP RN requirements, BAC and ACLS.

　　4A – Our 4A Nursing Unit is a 28 bed, private room, acute rehabilitation unit. The unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over

　　3B – 3B Stepdown is an acuity adaptable, fast paced 34 bed telemetry Step Down unit that serves the needs of critically ill patients from admission through discharge. The patient population is medical patients who require a higher level of cardiac monitoring than can be achieved with flex monitoring on a Medical Surgical floor, but who do not require the ICU care.

　　5A – The 5A Nursing Unit is a 34-bed medical/surgical unit with neurological and oncology subspecialties. The services provided on the 5A Nursing Unit include all medical/surgical needs within our realm of practice specializing in stroke, cancer and palliative/hospice care

　　5B – 5B is a 33 bed, private room, Medical Surgical unit, the unit provides medical-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over. A full range of general adult medical diagnoses admitted to the unit include, but are not limited to, the following: CHF, COPD, Peritoneal Dialysis.

　　6B – 6B is a 34-bed medical/surgical unit that provides care to adult and geriatric patients with a focus on pre and post-surgical patients. We also have stepdown beds available on this unit. We provide care to a full range of general adult medical diagnoses, but our primary specialties are general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, ENT, GYN, urologic surgery, and plastic surgery

　　Our casual nurses must meet certain hours requirements. There are two casual titles that follow different program guidelines.

　　Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual: 30 shifts required each calendar year

　　Professional Staff Nurse Casual: A minimum of 36 hours in three pay periods, one holiday per year, and a minimum of 24 hours Off-Shifts or Weekend or Standby shifts in a quarter

　　The casual Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC casual nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

　　The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title ( Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual or Professional Staff Nurse Casual ) and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements

　　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.

　　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 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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　Minimum 1 year 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 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

　　Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families

　　Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment

　　Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care

　　Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process

　　Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

　　Registered Nurse (RN)

　　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.

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

　　CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

　　Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

　　ACLS required within one year of hire/transfer into department

　　UPMC approved national certification preferred.

　　Act 33 with renewal

　　Act 34 with renewal

　　Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran