University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Farrell, PA
posted 29 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Farrell, PA
Hospitals
About the position
The Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse at UPMC Horizon is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in the 2 West Medical Surgical unit. This role involves managing patient care activities, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and is integral to UPMC's mission of delivering life-changing medicine to the community.
Responsibilities
- Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
- Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
- Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally.
- Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies them in teaching patients, families, and new staff.
- Demonstrates ability to operate Billirubin lights for infant care and arrhythmia detection and management.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
- BSN required.
- Zero to two years of experience in nursing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients and healthcare team members.
- Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Nice-to-haves
- UPMC approved national certification preferred.
- CPR certification based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
- PALS certification preferred.
Benefits
- Generous sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for experienced nurses with a 2-year commitment.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive wages with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area.
