UPMC NorthwestSeneca, PA
Join Our Rehabilitation Unit as a Casual Registered Nurse
Our Rehabilitation Unit is a 9-bed specialty department dedicated to helping patients regain strength, endurance, and independence after acute health events. Our team provides intensive, patient-centered therapy and nursing care that supports each individual's recovery and enhances their quality of life. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team on a casual basis and contribute to this meaningful work.
Responsibilities:
• Apply the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care to create a healing, patient-centered environment. • Demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills to support safe, coordinated care. • Maintain accountability for professional development and contribute to a high-quality patient care environment. • Participate in shared governance, goal setting, and quality-improvement initiatives within the unit. • Collaborate as an engaged care team partner, supporting colleagues and adapting to change as needed. • Identify and support opportunities for clinical quality improvement using research and evidence-based practices. • Provide effective patient and family education, ensuring smooth transitions of care. • Support the growth of students and new staff; may serve as a preceptor. • Build caring, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. • Foster productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, cultural awareness, and healthy work-life balance. • Communicate workplace safety concerns and model safe work habits.
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required. Strong ability to assess patient status, interpret clinical data, and identify age-specific care needs. Exceptional critical thinking, clinical judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and all levels of staff. Mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina to meet job demands, including frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
Licensure & Certifications:
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state. • Basic Life Support (BLS or CPR (AHA-approved) - required within 30 days of hire. • NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) - required within 90 days of hire or transfer. • Act 34 Clearance. • OAPSA Clearance.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran