RN Weekend Program

UPMC; Seven Fields (Butler County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Career ladder advancement

UPMC full-time benefits

Job summary

UPMC Family Hospice in the Pittsburgh area seeks a Weekend Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate end-of-life care on weekends, with shifts from Friday 3:00 PM to Monday 7:00 AM. The RN will participate in care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and the hospice team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered service and adherence to UPMC standards.

A 30% differential applies to all weekend shifts; sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement are available, with career

Qualifications

• Active RN license in PA
• BLS certification preferred
• Weekend availability required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates case management with interdisciplinary team and ensures appropriate services.
• Initiates and maintains communication with physicians and team members; assesses patients and educates families.
• Completes timely documentation in electronic systems within patient homes and per policy.
• Participates in weekend and on-call coverage as per BU guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UPMC Family Hospice Weekend RN

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse seeking a flexible weekend opportunity, UPMC is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join our Pittsburgh area team! This role requires working 48 weekends per year, with shifts scheduled between Friday at 3:00 PM through Monday at 7:00 AM. Nurses in this program receive a 30% differential on top of their base rate for all weekend shifts worked. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, compassionate care during critical moments while enjoying enhanced compensation and career ladder advancement. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance,

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in UPMC Nursing Career Ladder, the final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.

• sign-on bonus
• mileage reimbursement
• career ladder advancement
• UPMC full-time benefits

Responsibilities

• Coordinates case management activities within an interdisciplinary health care team to ensure appropriate delivery of services to patient. Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization standards of conduct, policies, and procedures. Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction. Completes an initial and comprehensive assessment of patient. Constructively receives feedback and direction. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
• Initiates, coordinates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team, including evaluating patients and family centred health teaching. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient, and interdisciplinary team members in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs. Assigns other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate to assist in the appropriate delivery of services as ordered on the plan of care to the patient. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides as needed.
• Attends and participates in case conferences, team meetings, and other work-related meetings. Recognizes limitations and requests assistance and direction to meet performance goals. Completes all necessary documentation which may include visit assessment, plan of treatment, and verbal orders accurately and promptly in electronic documentation system while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards. Data syncs (transmits) information same day. Identifies, investigates, and recommends solutions to organization issues.
• Exercises independent judgement in matters concerning emergent and non-emergent patient care needs and communicates with the physician. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the agency that will enhance the quality of the services we provide. Participates in weekend and on-call coverage rotation for the agency as per BU guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the UPMC standard of care delivery and proficiency in all aspects of patient care, to include complex and/or specialized care.