Weekend Registered Nurse - Hematology / Oncology (2 Pavilion / South)

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Oncology Team!

Experienced RNs : Full-time weekend program positions available for nurses with 1+ years of experience

Shifts : Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts per weekend) between the hours of Friday 3PM and Monday 7AM.

About UPMC Shadyside : A 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education.

About UPMC Shadyside 2 Pavilion / South :

Shadyside 2 Pavilion and 2 South are fast-paced hematology / oncology units that are advancing cancer care. Nurses in these units specialize in centralizing the care of medically managed patients who have received chemotherapy treatments. Ongoing education is valued, supported, and encouraged on 2 Pavilion and 2 South, making it a great unit for both graduate and experienced nurses seeking to expand their clinical knowledge.

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 : UPMC Shadyside Hospital is connected physically to Hillman Cancer Center which is the main center of all cancer care within the UPMC system.

Fast-Paced Teamwork : Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24 / 7 coverage on the floor.

Here’s how we support our nurses :

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.

Dedicated career ladders allow 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!).

UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder :

Growth Opportunities : From Professional Staff Nurse Expert to Clinician and beyond.

Tailored Compensation : Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice.

Total Rewards Package : Discuss choices during the offer process.

Responsibilities :

Build Relationships :

Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.

Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.

Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.

Effective Teaching :

Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.

Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.

Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.

Holistic Patient Care :

Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.

Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.

Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.

Professional Growth :

Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.

Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.

Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Four years of RN experience 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)

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.

UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran