Job Description

Job Title: Professional Staff Nurse
Job ID: 19238918
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours:
Shift: Day Job
Facility: The Heritage Shadyside
Department: Team I (Center F
Location: 5701 Phillips Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15217

Description

Nestled in the diverse and distinguished Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Heritage Place provides a variety of programs for patients who no longer require care in a hospital but need 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, and other person health care services. Our newly renovated Transitional Rehabilitation Unit (TRU) provides short stay rehabilitation designed to help patients recover from surgery, accidents, and illness, and return home more quickly. Our welcoming, team-oriented environment makes Heritage Place a truly wonderful place to work. We invite you to apply today to learn more!

Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that consider individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Provides basic psychosocial support and counseling.
• Collaborates with physician and care team to ensure quality resident care.
• Reports and records all changes observed in condition or behavior of residents in accordance with documentation practices and policies. Complies with established medication use policies, safety policies and procedures including standard infection control.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months nursing experience required

Long term care experience preferred 

BSN preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Act 34

OAPSA

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $26.22 to $40.28 / hour

Union Position: No

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