Join UPMC Shadyside’s Oncology Team!
Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of experience
Pay Differential: An additional 10% differential on top of your base pay.
Experienced RNs: Full-time positions available
About UPMC Shadyside: A 3x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education
About Oncology Float Pool:The units within the Oncology Float Pool include 5 Main, 6 Main, 6 West, and 7 Main. The RN in the role must have at least 2 years of active oncology experience, be UPMC Chemo certified, and be comfortable in the charge role for each unit in the float pool. Each unit within the Oncology Float Pool is fast-paced and is moving cancer care forward. Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
5 Main is an oncology unit that specializes in the care of patients with cancer and blood disorders. Nurses on this unit will participate in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, side effect management of cancer and cancer therapies, treatment of oncology emergencies, and provide palliative and end-of-life care.
6 Main primarily serves our lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy and biological treatments. Nurses who work in this unit are developed and trained to administer and be a part of groundbreaking research in patient care.
6 West is an oncology unit that specializes in stem cell transplants, car-t cell infusions, and cutting-edge research. Patient diagnoses include a robust oncology population specializing in hematological cancers. Nurses will attend training to administer chemotherapy as well as Stem Cell Transplant classes.
7 Main is a Hematology-Oncology unit specializing in the treatment of leukemia. We are the only unit within a 500-mile radius trialing new medications with positive outcomes for patients with AML and ALL. In addition to treating blood cancers, we also care for solid tumor patients, addressing both disease symptoms and side effects from oncology-related treatments.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
Dedicated career ladders allow you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 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!).
UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:
Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice.
Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $31.60.
Responsibilities:Build Relationships:
Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
Effective Teaching:
Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
Holistic Patient Care:
Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
Professional Growth:
Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.
2 years of active oncology RN experience is required.
UPMC Chemotherapy certified is required
An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
Registered Nurse (RN)
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-approved national certification preferred.
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