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UPMC · 8 hours ago

Casual Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine/Teaching (3 Pavilion)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UPMC Shadyside is a 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education. They are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Casual position to provide high-quality care for patients with complex medical needs, particularly in a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

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Responsibilities

Build Relationships: Create positive connections with patients and colleagues, respect cultural differences, and promote a safe, balanced work environment

Teach Effectively: Educate patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles; support team learning and guide patients through care transitions

Provide Holistic Care: Deliver individualized care using the nursing process, set daily goals, communicate clearly, and document thoroughly

Grow Professionally: Participate in shared governance and quality initiatives, adapt to change, and use evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction

At least 1 year of RN experience required

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with patients of all ages. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan

Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments

Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills

Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most

Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices

Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment

Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients

Qualification

Registered Nurse (RN)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Basic Life Support (BLS)Telemetry trainedNIH stroke scale certifiedPatient careProfessional developmentCritical thinkingTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Casual and/or Limited Casual position available for nurses with 1+ years of experience

At least 1 year of RN experience required

An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with patients of all ages

Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan

Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments

Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills

Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care

Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most

Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices

Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment

Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) + ACLS within 12 months of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire

Registered Nurse (RN) + 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