Join Our Surgical ICU at UPMC Shadyside!
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Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experience
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Weekend Differential: receive 25% on top of base pay
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Experienced RNs: Full-Time, Weekend Program (24 hours per weekend, can choose between two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts between the hours of Friday at 3pm and Monday at 7am)
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Unit: Surgical ICU
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About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education
Surgical ICU:
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Award-Winning Excellence: Two-time AACN Beacon Award winner, recognized for outstanding critical care.
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Patient-Centered Care: Focus on surgical oncology patients. Also care for critically ill medical patients. Expertise in vascular, urological, and general surgical cases.
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Cutting-Edge Facilities: Continuous cardiac monitoring. Ventilators, BIPAP, CRRT, wound vacs, and drains.
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Nursing Responsibilities: Administer and titrate infusions (anti-arrhythmics, insulin, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
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Collaborative Environment: Energetic, self-motivated RNs thrive here!
Here's how we support our nurses:
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Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off on the weekends for a maximum of 8 weekend shifts off in a fiscal year
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Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
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Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).
UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:
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Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
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Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
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Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
Responsibilities:
Builds Relationships:
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Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
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Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
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Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
Effective Teaching:
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Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
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Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
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Support colleagues' development and create an open learning environment.
Holistic Patient Care:
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Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
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Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
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Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
Professional Growth:
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Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
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Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care
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Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.
Join Our Surgical ICU at UPMC Shadyside!
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Weekend Differential: receive 25% on top of base pay
-
Experienced RNs: Full-Time, Weekend Program (24 hours per weekend, can choose between two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts between the hours of Friday at 3pm and Monday at 7am)
-
Unit: Surgical ICU
-
About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education
Surgical ICU:
-
Award-Winning Excellence: Two-time AACN Beacon Award winner, recognized for outstanding critical care.
-
Patient-Centered Care: Focus on surgical oncology patients. Also care for critically ill medical patients. Expertise in vascular, urological, and general surgical cases.
-
Cutting-Edge Facilities: Continuous cardiac monitoring. Ventilators, BIPAP, CRRT, wound vacs, and drains.
-
Nursing Responsibilities: Administer and titrate infusions (anti-arrhythmics, insulin, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
-
Collaborative Environment: Energetic, self-motivated RNs thrive here!
Here's how we support our nurses:
-
Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off on the weekends for a maximum of 8 weekend shifts off in a fiscal year
-
Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
-
Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).
UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:
-
Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
-
Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
-
Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
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.
