? 15h Left! Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - Cardiac & Vascular (West Shore)
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Mechanicsburg
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description A Cath RN is a member of the Cardiac & Vascular
service line consisting of the Heart Catheterization Labs,
Electrophysiology Labs, and Interventional Radiology. You will
participate in cases in a variety of different roles including
patient monitoring via the MAC Lab system, circulating in the
procedure room, and serving as the first scrub assist to the
Invasive Cardiologist. Cases include but are not limited to heart
catheterizations, peripheral angiographies, interventional
radiology, pacemakers, ablations and STEMIs. You will work a
day/evening schedule (Weekend and Holiday scheduled shifts are
excluded) and be part of a call rotation that typically includes
weekday, weekend and holiday call. (Requirements may change
dependent on staffing availability. Currently 1 day of weekday,
every fourth weekend) You will be cross trained in the
Interventional Radiology and EP Lab. /n *Title and starting pay
rate may vary based on years of experience. /n Responsibilities: /n
/n - 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. /n - 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. /n - 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. /n - 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. /n -
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. /n /n - 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. /n - 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. /n - Minimum 2
years' experience. /n - BSN preferred. /n - Must obtain a
Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse
Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain
a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to
maintain status. /n - Ability to establish and maintain positive,
caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians,
non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other
departments, and patients/families. /n - Ability to work
productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle
multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. /n -
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and
problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of
patient care. /n - Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise
and to lead others in application of the nursing process. /n -
Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent
walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. /n - Annual
completion of a professional contributions selected from
department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director
OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of
hire/transfer and must be maintained OR Certification not required
if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's
degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of
Certification. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n -
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the
state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a
licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is
located. /n - UPMC approved nursing certification preferred. /n -
Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from
department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director
OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of
hire/transfer and must be maintained. OR Certification not required
if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's
degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of
Certification. /n - CPR required based on AHA standards that
include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within
30 days of hire. /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Registered Nurse (RN) /n - Act 34 /n /n
*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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
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