What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Labor & Delivery position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Maryland's Labor and Delivery Unit is excited to welcome a caring and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to our department!
We are looking for a full-time RN to cover our Labor and Delivery Unit 36 hours per week. This position will work night shift, including rotating weekends, and holidays.
You may qualify for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment, depending on experience and eligibility!
You will be placed in the appropriate title based on experience by the recruitment team and department leaders. .
Some perks of joining our team of Life Changers at UPMC are listed below:
- Student loan assistance, reimbursement, and refinancing options.
- Earn up to five and a half weeks of PTO in your first year.
- Robust career ladder to allow opportunities for growth.
Below is a little bit about what you'll do:
- System-wide Competencies: Adheres to system-wide behaviors and performs other assigned duties.
- Clinical Development: Engages in clinical development and RN residency programs, seeks learning opportunities, and utilizes feedback to improve practice.
- Patient Education: Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.
- Professional Development: Pursues continuous learning, professional development, and involvement in nursing organizations.
- Nursing Care: Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care, communicates effectively, and demonstrates critical thinking.
- Care Planning: Formulates care plans and daily goals, seeks guidance, and builds compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Ethical Practice: Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance.
- Research and Quality Improvement: Demonstrates basic research knowledge, participates in journal clubs, and identifies improvement opportunities.
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for professional development, makes care improvement recommendations, and participates in change initiatives.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Builds healthy relationships, sets priorities, participates in shared governance, and supports colleagues.
- Communication and Safety: Communicates clearly, demonstrates cultural awareness, and supports workplace safety.