Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology (7 Main) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Chemotherapy Administration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Holistic Care, Teaching, Teamwork, Professional Development, Cultural Competence, Evidence-Based Practice, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Documentation, Nursing Best Practices, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Exciting RN Opportunities at UPMC Shadyside! Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-time positions available About UPMC Shadyside: A 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education Sign-on Bonus: $20,000 for nurses with one or more years of RN experience Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2025 and 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment Why UPMC Shadyside? Cutting-Edge Environment: Be a part of a dynamic team at our 520-bed tertiary care facility with Magnet Status and serves as an academic teaching hospital, managing over 19,000 surgical cases each year. High-Acuity Patients: Patients on this unit require staff members that are highly motivated, encouraging, and driven to provide patients with the best possible experiences and outcomes. Career Advancement: All nurses are telemetry trained and NIH stroke scale certified on this unit. Professional development initiatives and leadership support empower nurses to become active and respected participants within the interprofessional team that provides evidence-based, compassionate care to our patients. Fast-Paced Teamwork: Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. Unit Description: 7 Main is a 27-bed hematology-oncology unit specializing in the treatment of leukemia. The length of stay is long for most patients on 7 Main, so we have a family resource lounge as well as rehab equipment directly on the unit. Our RNs work extensively with chemotherapy administration and provide our patients with thoughtful oncology education, therefore ease with communication is a key skill amongst our staff. 7 Main is a 27-bed hematology-oncology unit specializing in the treatment of leukemia. The length of stay is long for most patients on 7 Main, so we have a family resource lounge as well as rehab equipment directly on the unit. Our RNs work extensively with chemotherapy administration and provide our patients with thoughtful oncology education, therefore ease with communication is a key skill amongst our staff Responsibilities: Build Relationships: Create positive connections with patients and colleagues, respect cultural differences, and promote a safe, balanced work environment. Teach Effectively: Educate patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles; support team learning and guide patients through care transitions. Provide Holistic Care: Deliver individualized care using the nursing process, set daily goals, communicate clearly, and document thoroughly. Grow Professionally: Participate in shared governance and quality initiatives, adapt to change, and use evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Zero to two years of experience is required. An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments. Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills. Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most. Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices. Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ACLS within 12 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit) Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from the issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. UPMC-approved national certification preferred. Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Registered Nurses are responsible for building relationships with patients and colleagues, providing holistic care, and educating patients and families. They participate in shared governance and quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.