Experienced Registered Nurse (Casual) - Radiology Support (UPMC Shadyside)

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Shadyside as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!

UPMC Shadyside, a three-time Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Nurse for Radiology Support.

About the Position :

The UPMC Shadyside Radiology Support Unit provides imaging exams and invasive radiology procedures, including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound, as well as general diagnostic and interventional radiology with an emphasis on overall patient safety. We see both inpatients and outpatients from a variety of units and provide support on many procedures such as biopsies, pain management, sedations, ablations, stenting, and revascularizations. Radiology Support is a rapidly moving and unpredictable environment which sees anywhere from 400-500 patients daily from UPMC Shadyside and the Hillman Cancer Center. You must be extremely comfortable with peripheral IV starts and implanted port access, and prior experience with these elements is strongly preferred.

Schedule :

• Daylight variation of 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts.
• 2 shifts per week required.
• Daylight Saturdays and holidays required.

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. 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.

Purpose :

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. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II 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 Senior Professional Staff Nurse II encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II 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 Senior Professional Staff Nurse II demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities :

Previous critical care, telemetry, or procedural experience preferred

Completion of 1 contribution as set forth through UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder. UPMC approved nursing certification required. 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. Must have VP approval for promotion. 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran