Experienced Professional Staff Nurse (Full-Time) - Emergency Department (UPMC Passavant)

Join Our Team! Professional Staff Nurse – Emergency Department Location: UPMC Passavant – McCandless Schedule: Full-Time | All shifts considered Who We’re Looking For: Experienced RNs are encouraged to apply. Graduate Nurses with prior patient care experience will also be considered. Why UPMC? Magnet-recognized hospital Competitive pay, including top BSN differential in Pittsburgh Comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan support Career growth through clinical ladders and professional development What You’ll Do: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team Use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes Educate patients and families throughout care transitions Participate in shared governance and quality improvement Support and mentor new staff and students Previous ICU/ED experience strongly preferred The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Minimum of six months experience. BSN preferred. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. 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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. ACLS, PALS, and NIMS required within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) National Incident Management System Incident Command National Incident Management System Introduction Course Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran