Experienced Nurse - Emergency Department

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks an Experienced Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department. You will provide high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population and work within a collaborative emergency care team.

The role features rotating 12-hour shifts with start times including 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotations. Candidates must have at least one year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year RN experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and patients. Demonstrates accountability for actions and maintains safety and professional standards.
• Provides patient and family teaching and supports transitions of care.
• Applies nursing processes within Relationship Based Care to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participates in quality improvement and professional development activities.
• Contributes to an environment of open dialogue, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Join UPMC St. Margaret Hospital as an Experienced Registered Nurse!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about caring for a diverse patient population, the Emergency Department at UPMC St. Margaret offers an exciting opportunity to bring your nursing experience to a collaborative emergency care team. Our 24/7 community Emergency Department cares for patients of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including chest pain, stroke symptoms, orthopedic emergencies, abdominal pain, respiratory concerns, and minor trauma.

As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside dedicated emergency care professionals in an environment where teamwork, communication, and exceptional patient care are highly valued.

This position works rotating 12-hour shifts, with start times including 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday. Holiday rotations change each year, giving team members the opportunity to enjoy different holidays with family and friends.

Candidates must have at least one year of RN experience to qualify. If you’re an experienced nurse looking to expand your clinical skills, work with a diverse patient population, and continue growing your career in Emergency Medicine, we encourage you to apply.

This position reflects the salary and qualifications of a Professional Staff Nurse, which is a valued step in UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate salary and title based on education and experience.

Purpose:

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

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. 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. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.