PACU Full Time Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the PACU/APS department at the McCandless Location. Prior critical care or ER experience required; PACU/perioperative experience strongly preferred.

BSN preferred and active RN licensure in-state or compact; ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications expected within stated timelines. Position includes 4x10s schedule with weekday call and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Requires ER/ICU or PACU nursing experience.
• Prior PACU/perioperative experience strongly preferred.
• Active RN licensure in the facility state or a compact state.
• ACLS, BLS/CPR, and PALS certifications required within specified timelines.
• BSN preferred; advanced degrees may substitute for Certification per policy.

Aufgaben

• Uses the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create healing environments.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families and care teams.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
• Precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires; supports ongoing learning.
• Models professional nursing practice and participates in peer review.

Kenntnisse

ER/ICU or PACU experience

Ausbildung

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS/CPR

PALS

Jobbeschreibung

ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the PACU/APS Department at the McCandless Location. Prior experience in a Critical Care or Emergency Department setting is required for this position. Candidates with prior nursing experience in PACU or Peri-Op areas are strongly preferred and encouraged to apply!Titleand salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday full-time daylight (4x10s). This position does require both weekday call, and holidays.
Responsibilities:

• 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. 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. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.

Must have either ER/ICU or PACU experience to be considered

Minimum 2 years experience.

BSN preferred.

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.

Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained OR 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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. UPMC approved nursing certification preferred. Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained. OR 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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
PALS/ ACLS required within 6 months from Hire Date/ Transfer in department/ role

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Certificate of Completion
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran