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UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet designated hospital, as well as a renowned teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education. If you are ready for an impacting and rewarding opportunity in your nursing career, we invite you to apply today!
UPMC Shadyside is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to support the 3 West Orthopedic Unit.
About the Position & Unit:
3 West is an Orthopedic unit that specializes in total joint replacement, orthopedic oncology surgical services, spine surgery, sports injuries, and a wide range of medical management. New and experienced nurses will experience an exciting range of services including wound care, surgical recovery, patient education, and the opportunity to see motivated patients work to get back on their feet through physical therapy and other nursing modalities. Our unit works collaboratively with all members of the care team and participates in “care coordination” where the nurse is a critical part of the patient’s discharge planning. Among patient care, nurses will have the opportunity to participate in hospital-based councils, committees, research projects, and continued unit development and quality projects. We strongly encourage our nursing staff to continue their education through academia and/or certifications, in-services and conferences. 3 West understands the importance of growth and continued learning as the medical field continues to grow and evolve. We pride ourselves in staying at the cutting edge of healthcare as evidenced by research projects such as oral PCA administration and other pain modalities.
Our casual nurses must meet certain hours requirements. There are two casual titles that follow different program guidelines.
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.
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
$93k-112k (estimate)
05/25/2024
07/23/2024
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.