Casual Staff Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a position that’s offers flexibility? Maybe you are looking to expand or supplement your current skill set?

UPMC Somerset Cardiac Cath Lab could be your answer! As a Casual RN, you can expect to work 12-hour shifts and be scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the units. 

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• Foster productive relationships internally and externally through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Utilize Relationship Based Care in nursing practice to foster a healing environment.
• Develop daily patient goals and care plans collaboratively, considering holistic patient needs.
• Apply critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues in patient care.
• Communicate effectively and advocate for patients within the care team.
• Ensure comprehensive patient documentation to facilitate caregiver communication.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff effectively.
• Support professional development of students, new staff, and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor.
• Foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement by seeking and implementing feedback.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the department or unit.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and quality improvement efforts.
• Engage in unit-based shared governance and contribute to goal setting and care team partnerships.