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Registered Nurse: Radiology Support (UPMC Shadyside)
Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Shadyside as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!
UPMC Shadyside, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to the Radiology Support Department.
Position Overview: The UPMC Shadyside Radiology Support Unit provides imaging exams and invasive radiology procedures, including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound, as well as general diagnostic and interventional radiology with an emphasis on overall patient safety. We see both inpatients and outpatients from a variety of units and provide support on many procedures such as biopsies, pain management, sedations, ablations, MRI pacers and AICD. Radiology Support is a rapidly moving and unpredictable environment which sees anywhere from 400-500 patients daily from UPMC Shadyside and the Hillman Cancer Center.
Schedule: Casual shift requirements. Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., based on operational needs. Saturday shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No Sundays or call.
Responsibilities:
- Precepts and mentors students, new graduates, and new hires; supports ongoing professional development
- Delivers holistic, patient‑centered care using the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care framework.
- Develops and communicates patient plans of care; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and comprehensive documentation.
- Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction through evidence‑based practice.
- Builds respectful, collaborative relationships and supports a healthy work environment.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and peer review.
- Serves as a professional role model and unit resource.
- Performs in accordance with system‑wide competencies and other assigned duties.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000