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　　UPMC Shadyside is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to support the IV Team with a highly specialized and supportive team of nurses.

　　About the Position & Unit:

　　The IV Therapy Department/IV Specialty Nurses provide specialty services to the adult population with a variety of acute diseases and conditions requiring the administration of IV hydration and/or medications. Other specialty services include insertion of long-term peripheral catheters such as PICC catheters and midline catheters, TPA infusion, removal of central venous access devices, repair of long-term catheters, insertion of duo-tubes, and venipuncture on the patient with difficult venous access. Any patient requiring highly skilled IV procedures can be accommodated by this specialty department. Goals for the IV Therapy Department include continuing to provide the highest degree of clinical competency while effectively utilizing resources enhancing patient, family, and staff education, and further enhancing the skills and professional development of staff members.

　　Experienced nurses with 2 years of RN experience will be considered. 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 will require 50/50 rotating days and nights OR 50/50 rotating 11 am-11 pm and nights.

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　　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 a healthy lifestyle. Communicate 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 them in teaching 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, and 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 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. 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, and 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, and 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 opportunities 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.

　　Two years of RN experience is required.

　　Venipuncture experience is highly preferred.

　　BSN preferred, if BSN is not held an MSN or Associate Degree in nursing is required.

　　The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with 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 status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's 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, and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

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

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　UPMC-approved national certification is strongly preferred.

　　Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) 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) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

　　Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of beginning employment

　　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.

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran