As a Resource Pool RN, you will float throughout the hospital based on patient care needs, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. RIC RNs respond confidently to rapidly changing clinical situations, support evidence-based practice and Relationship-Based Care principles, and serve as clinical resources for bedside nurses. In addition to providing exceptional patient care, RIC RNs mentor staff, model clinical excellence, and contribute to a collaborative, healthy work environment focused on outstanding patient outcomes.This position is designed for experienced ICU nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy variety in their practice. A minimum of one year of recent ICU experience is required to ensure readiness for independent practice across multiple care settings. Due to the advanced nature of this role, Graduate Nurses and nurses without prior ICU experience are not eligible. While there are no on-call requirements, the schedule does include some weekends and alternating holidays.Apply today and bring your critical care expertise, adaptability, and leadership to a role where you can make a difference across the entire hospital while continuing to grow your nursing career at UPMC St. Margaret!The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies opportunities to improve clinical quality, workplace culture, and patient care through evidence‑based practice.
- Serves on or leads teams that implement innovations supporting patient care and workforce well‑being.
- Functions as a recognized unit leader through clinical expertise, teaching, specialized nursing roles, or evidence‑based practice.
- Provides consistent, constructive feedback to the healthcare team and actively participates in nursing peer review.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, analytical thinking, and promotes change aligned with Relationship‑Based Care.
- Actively engages in shared governance at the unit level and contributes to hospital‑wide councils.
- Shows a strong commitment to developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires.
- Encourages continuous professional growth by seeking feedback and sharing research and educational resources.
- Applies the nursing process to deliver holistic, patient‑centered care with strong interdisciplinary communication and documentation.
- Builds and sustains healthy workplace relationships through cultural awareness, professionalism, and work‑life balance.
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 2 years? experience. BSN preferred. 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. 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. Exemplary 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.,Minimum 2 years experience.BSN preferred.Annual completion of a professional contribution 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:
Additional License RequirementsAnnual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director AND either: 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.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCurrent 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.
ACLS due within one year of hire into position
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Certificate of Completion
- Act 34
*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.
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