Graduate Nurse Thoracic Surgery Stepdown to Thoracic ICU Transitional Program

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus 

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$10, sign-on bonus is available for graduate nurses with less than one year of experience and a graduation date in Fall and beyond.

Do you have a career goal to become a skilled ICU nurse? UPMC Shadyside, a 3x Magnet-designated hospital, is currently hiring Full-Time Registered Nurses to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery unit (3 Main) and Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU).

This transitional program is a fast track to the ICU and is designated to equip you with the skills that you need to become a successful ICU nurse. You will begin your nursing career on 3 Main for one year, and then transition to our CTICU. In this time, it is our goal to help build the foundation, knowledge, and skill sets required when caring for the diverse and high-acuity patient population. 

About the Units:

3 Main, Thoracic Surgery: A 38-bed surgical unit caring for post-op cardiothoracic patients. 3 Main cares for high-acuity patients recovering from various thoracic surgeries such as minimally invasive esophagectomy, thoracotomy, lobe resections, and wedge resections. 3 Main also cares for interventional cardiac patients from the cath lab and electrophysiology lab, as well as post-op vascular surgery and surgical oncology patients. 3 Main is a teaching unit with a dynamic learning environment; where nurses will gain experience with chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, pcs/nerveblocks, cardiac monitors, and arrythmia IV drips. 3 Main is fast-paced and team-oriented and serves as Shadyside's surgical step-down unit. Cardiothoracic ICU - CTICU: UPMC Shadyside 2 Main is a Thoracic Surgical ICU with a highly specialized and supportive team of nurses. We work with Post Op Thoracic procedures such as VATs, Esophagectomies, Lung resections, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, lumbar drains, Swan-Ganz catheters, CRRT, and vasoactive drips, and receive some overflow from other ICUs during high census. 2 Main is a fast-paced unit requiring nurses with excellent critical thinking and adaptability. 

ICU placement will depend on the needs of the hospital at that time. The candidate's preference will be taken into consideration. A position in the ICU is contingent upon the employee's performance during the first year of hire. The RN must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating, lack any disciplinary action, and meet all requirements/expectations of their hiring unit. 

Why Work at UPMC?

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. 

Here's how we support our nurses:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10, (*amount and eligibility based on the type of nursing role and candidate experience)UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for and nursing graduates, offering $20,* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each yearDedicated career ladders, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced educationTuition reimbursement of up to $6, per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options)

At UPMC, we are passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and pay rate will be based upon individual qualification and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Out competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at the time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.60.

Responsibilities:

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 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.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.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.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. Zero to two years of experience.BSN preferred.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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) 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. 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. UPMC approved national certification preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ACLS within 12 months of hire Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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