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Casual Registered Nurse: GI Lab (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 GI Lab.
Position Overview: GI lab RNs are trained in all areas of GI lab: pre-holding, procedure room as RN and tech, and GI recovery. Responsibilities include admission and recovery of GI procedural patients, IV starts, administration of moderate sedation, documentation of and assistance with GI procedures, scope cleaning, and more. RNs interested in learning the procedure room role will have an opportunity to train there as well!
Schedule:
- Two 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, no night, weekend or on-call requirements
- Shift times vary (6:30 AM–5:00 PM, 7:15 AM–5:45 PM, or 7:30 AM–5:00 PM)
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