Professional Staff Nurse (Weekend Program)

at  UPMC

PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE (WEEKEND PROGRAM) – CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE

Job ID: 6049499535
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Night Job
Facility: UPMC Western Maryland
Department: 3 Cardiovascular ICU
Location: 12500 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 36.17-48.74 USD

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years experience. BSN preferred.
• Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director AND either:
• UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained OR
• Certification not required if Master’s in nursing or DNP is held.If a BSN is held, a Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II:

• is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement.
• is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
• has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care.
• 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.
• encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision.
• 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.
• demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession

UPMC WESTERN MARYLAND’S CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT IS SEEKING A REGISTERED NURSE TO COVER NIGHT SHIFT ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS! ALL THOUGH THIS POSITION ONLY WORKS 24 HOURS PER WEEK, THEY ARE CONSIDERED A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE. ADDITIONALLY, THIS ROLE COMES WITH A GENEROUS 25% WEEKEND DIFFERENTIAL ON TOP OF YOUR BASE RATE! ROTATING HOLIDAY SHIFTS ARE REQUIRED. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FAST-PACED AND EXCITING ROLE THAT STILL ALLOWS YOU THE FLEXIBILITY OF A TWO-DAY WORK WEEK, MAKE SURE TO APPLY TODAY!

~ Experienced nurses may qualify for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year comittment! ~
The Cardiovascular Intensive care Unit is a 10-bed critical care unit focusing on open-heart surgery recovery, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, and critically ill cardiac patients. After one to two years of working on the unit, RNs will become ‘heart-trained’. This allows them to receive and manage immediate post-operative open heart surgery patients!
At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. Applicants with less than 1 year of experience will be considered for this position. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2023/2024 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II:

• is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement.
• is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
• has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care.
• 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.
• encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision.
• 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.
• demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment. Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.
• Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.