Casual Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry/Cardiology

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Medical Telemetry & Cardiology Team!

• Registered Nurse: Casual shift (see casual nursing hour requirements below), 1 year of RN experience required
• Unit: 5 Pavilion Medical Telemetry/Cardiology
• About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

5 Pavilion Medical Telemetry & Cardiology:

• Unit Overview: 18-bed medical telemetry unit specializing in the care of medical, cardiac, and stroke patients.
• Training: Highly skilled, team-oriented staff with comprehensive telemetry training.
• Learning & Growth: A teaching unit offering a dynamic environment to learn about chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and patient monitoring.
• Work Pace & Diversity: Experience a fast-paced setting with a varied patient demographic.
• Collaboration & Culture: Collaborative culture with physicians, residents, interns, and a multidisciplinary team, fostering a learning-friendly atmosphere.
• Patient Care: Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care.
• Interdisciplinary Work: Direct involvement with interdisciplinary and medical teaching teams. A supportive environment that values and encourages ongoing education.

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

• Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual: 30 shifts required each calendar year
• 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:

Build 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.