UPMC Mercy is currently hiring a full-time, weekend Professional Staff Nurse, BSN to join its 10E Progressive Care unit! RNs will work 12-hour rotating shifts Friday night through Monday morning and receive a generous 25% differential on top of their base rate.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Title and salary as shown is for a Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, II BSN, which requires 3 years of experience to qualify.
10E Progressive Care is a large, fast-paced medical teaching unit. As a “progressive care” unit, 10E provides care to patients of varying acuity and has the ability to monitor patients’ cardiac status remotely. Our staff sees a patient population requiring medical treatment for a wide variety of issues including neuro, pulmonary, cardiac, endocrine, geriatric, substance abuse and behavioral health. We are seeking high energy staff that are excited to work in a multidisciplinary team environment to gain the skill and knowledge needed to care for these patients. The skills that you will learn and practice on 10E – teamwork, prioritization, and communication – are life-long!
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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 Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
A Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
Minimum 3 years experience for Senior Level II title.
Minimum of 2 years experience for Senior Level I title.
0 to 2 years of experience for Professional Staff Nurse title.
BSN preferred.
Completion of annual contribution as set forth through UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder for Senior level.
UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/promotion and must be maintained for Senior level.
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 patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to Senior level.
Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
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.
Exemplary 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:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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