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UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a Casual Professional Staff Nurse to support the 3B Stepdown Unit.
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About 3B Stepdown:
The UPMC St. Margaret 3B Stepdown Unit is a fast paced 34 bed unit that provides acute critical to medical and surgical patients requiring a higher level of cardiac and pulmonary monitoring. If you enjoy working in a diverse setting where you can utilize your critical thinking skills on every shift to care for a variety of complex medical conditions, then 3B is the unit for you. Staff on this unit are focused on making a difference in the lives of their patients, and they do so by working together as a family-oriented team. The culture on 3B is one of collaboration, teamwork, and support focusing on providing an outstanding patient and employee experience. Our 3B leadership team is committed to providing you with extensive educational opportunities to help you grow your professional nursing practice.
Nurses on our 3B Stepdown unit support the medical and surgical needs of patients receiving continuous cardiac monitoring, close observation, and specialized nursing care. Common cases admitted to this unit include but are not limited to congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, initial subendocardial infarction, coronary atherosclerosis, pneumonia of unspecified origin, acute renal failure, pulmonary embolus/infarct, chest pain, sinoatrial node dysfunction, syncope resulting in collapse. Registered Nurses on this unit undergo a comprehensive 8 week orientation. They are required to complete the ACLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale certification, and a Progressive Care certification (after 2 years of experience).
About the casual Professional Staff Nurse Role:
Our casual nurses must meet certain hours requirements. There are two casual titles that follow different program guidelines.
1. Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual: 30 shifts required each calendar year
2. 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*
Purpose:
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:
Full Time
Hospital
$63k-79k (estimate)
09/19/2023
06/17/2024
upmc.com
PITTSBURGH, PA
>50,000
1893
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
JEFFREY A ROMOFF
$10B - $50B
Hospital
UPMC is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit health center that provides services such as emergency care, surgical, patient care, and fitness control for individuals.