Weekend Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - Resource Pool (30% Shift Diff) UPMC Passavant

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Weekend Sr. Professional Staff Nurse to support the Resource Pool. Weekend positions in the Resource Pool receive a generous 30% more on top of their base payHours: Weekend workers are considered Full Time and work a combination of 24 hours between Friday at 3pm and Monday at 7amAs 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 is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.We offer a sign on bonus of up to $15,000 for nurses with over 1 year of experienceAbout the Resource Pool:The Resource Pool provides support to the nursing units to ensure adequate staffing. The department is made up of full, time, part time, and casual nurses, nursing assistants, patient care technicians, and care attendants.The department nursing staff requires a minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience as you are expected to float between the multiple areas. The staff are designated to either support the Med-Surg units, related to experience as we try to supplement unit-based staff related to census surge, vacant positions, and other daily needs.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

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.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.Minimum of 6 months of experience.BSN required.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.