What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Obstetrics position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
UPMC Western Maryland's Obstetrics team is excited to welcome caring and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to our Obstetrics department!
This full time, night shift position will care for our community's newest parents on our 12-bed post-partum unit. Rotating weekend and holiday shitfs are required.
Some perks of joining our team of Life Changers at UPMC are listed below:
- Generous sign on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two year commitment.
- Student loan assistance, reimbursement, and refinancing options.
- Earn up to five and a half weeks of PTO in your first year.
In this role, you’ll set high standards for patient care and take charge of nursing care with responsibility and accountability. You’ll use your judgment, communication, and teamwork skills to care for patients and their families. This position involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, and you’ll work closely with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve the best outcomes. We’re looking for someone who is committed to the community and passionate about the nursing profession.
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.
- Experience: 0-2 years (BSN preferred).
- Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Relationships: Ability to maintain positive interactions with a diverse team and patients/families.
- Physical Requirements: Mobility, manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Special Programs: Flexible shift options, including night and weekend shifts with premium pay, available for those with at least 6 months of nursing experience. Interested candidates should inform their recruiter during the interview process.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Salary : $15,000
