Job Description

Join UPMC Presbyterian’s Medical Telemetry Team!

• Registered Nurse: Casual shift (see casual nursing hour requirements below), 1 year of RN experience required
• Unit: 12 North Medicine Telemetry

About 12 North:

• 24 bed medicine telemetry unit with diverse patient care
• Hepatology, transplant, pulmonary, infectious diseases
• Teaching focused; ideal for those expanding inpatient experience

Our casual nurses must meet certain hours requirements. There are two casual titles that follow different program guidelines.

1. Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual: 30 shifts required each calendar year
2. Professional Staff Nurse Casual: A minimum of 36 hours in three pay periods, one holiday per year, and a minimum of 24 hours Off-Shifts or Weekend or Standby shifts in a quarter

The casual Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC casual nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title ( Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual  or  Professional Staff Nurse Casual ) and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements.

Responsibilities:

Builds Relationships:

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.

Effective Teaching:

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.

Holistic Patient Care:

• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.

Professional Growth:

• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

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