Professional Staff Nurse, Part-Time, Admissions Team Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Professional Staff Nurse, Part-Time, Admissions Team Job ID:

6983137692

Status:

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Shift:

Variable

Facility:

UPMC Mercy

Department:

Admission RNs

Location:

1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 36.0-46.81 USD Join UPMC Mercy Hospital as a part-time Admissions Nurse! Are you an experienced nurse looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? UPMC Mercy Hospital is seeking a dedicated nurse to join our Admissions Team! As a member of our Admissions RN team, you will conduct admission assessments for all incoming patients. While most assessments are completed in the Emergency Department, you will also work on the inpatient floors and rehab units, utilizing our mobile computer system. This role offers a unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the entire Mercy Hospital and gain insights into the workflows of various units. Previous nursing experience is essential, with a preference for candidates with at least 2 years of experience and expertise in medication reconciliation. This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500! Bonuses are paid to you in a one-time installment within your first 90 days and require a 2-year work agreement to remain with UPMC. The Admissions Team is a collaborative group and supportive of each other. In this position, you can enjoy the autonomy of working independently while being supported by your co-workers!

Position Details:

Part Time Shifts:

Work a minimum of 2, 12-hour rotating shifts each week

Shift Differential:

 Earn an additional $2.00 per hour for shifts starting after 3pm If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to take on a new challenge, we invite you to apply and grow your career with our team! Nurse title and pay rate will vary based on experience and education. Salary shown is for our Professional Staff Nurse, BSN title, which requires 0-2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities:

Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients’ plans of care.
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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. 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. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

Qualifications:

Zero to two years of experience for salary shown, but more experienced nurses are 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.
•UPMC offers a variety of flexible options in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.•

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.
Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within

SIX MONTHS

of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
ACLS and PALS required within 1 year of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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