Weekend Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Horizon Medical Surgical

UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley, situated in Farrell, PA, seeks a Full-Time Weekend Professional Staff Nurse to bolster our 2 West Medical Surgical Unit! Our Weekend RNs work 49 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend, and are considered full time. Weekend Program nurses earn an additional 25% on top of base pay! This role will work 12-hour shifts.

We’re in search of individuals who embody flexibility, empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing learning and growth in nursing. Graduate Nurses (GNs) are strongly encouraged to apply! This position offers a career progression path, including the potential for Med Surg certification. 

With 30 beds, our 2 West medical surgical unit offers ample opportunities for Professional Staff Nurses to thrive both individually and as part of a cohesive team. Ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to personal and professional development, this role operates on a rotating schedule to ensure continuous coverage. We also offer weekend and night programs for added flexibility. 

This position is eligible for up to a generous $20,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for experienced Registered Nurses with more than 1 year of experience! 

As a nurse at UPMC, you will find: 

• Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area. 
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.  
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
• UPMC offers a very clearly defined Nursing Career Ladder to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Please note that the salary below may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate. 

 Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• 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. 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence-based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment. Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Demonstrates appropriate arrhythmia detection and management.
• Demonstrates ability to operate Billirubin lights for infant care.
• Demonstrates ability to program Alaris IV pumps related to Pediatric IV infusions.