Clinician - Rapid Response Team (UPMC Presbyterian)
Sign-On Bonus -This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!
- $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital, is seeking an experienced nurse for the Clinician role on our Rapid Response Team. This position offers the opportunity to provide expert patient care while assisting in clinical leadership and team development. Advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About the Position:
The Rapid Response Team is staffed by highly experienced ICU nurses with diverse specialty backgrounds who use technology, innovation, and education to improve critical care and quality outcomes. The RRT nurse responds to and leads clinical bedside emergencies throughout the campus. Partner with the Resource Intensivist or designee to optimize code response in terms of efficiency and to decrease incidence of inpatient hospital mortality. Leads debriefing with staff after a code is called. Mentors staff needing guidance in nursing care related to ACLS and the first five minutes. Provides follow up with patients transferred out of the ICU to reduce unplanned returns to the ICU. Serve as members of the Presbyterian and Montefiore OB resource nursing group. The RRT nurse also streamlines the post-mortem process. The RRT nurse may complete various audits of unit practices and compliance measures. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of nursing practice.
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating days and nights, weekend coverage required
Responsibilities:
The Clinician is a skilled nursing leader with expertise in clinical practice, teaching, or evidence-based practice. Partnering with management, this role fosters a culture of excellence in nursing and patient care. Under the direction of the Unit Director, the employee assists with staff evaluations, hiring, and performance management. With authority and accountability for nursing care delivery, they apply advanced clinical knowledge and collaboration to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
- Leads clinical nursing practice, guiding change and staff transitions.
- Engages in participatory leadership and shared governance.
- Oversees quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and onboarding.
- Applies Relationship-Based Care to meet patient and family needs.
- Communicates effectively, advocating for patient care improvements.
- Uses critical thinking to enhance patient safety and quality.
- Shares knowledge and innovations through education and publications.
- Fosters continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.
- Mentors and educates staff, promoting professional growth.
- Minimum of 5 years of recent critical care experience preferred. BSN preferred.
- CCRN preferred at time of hire. If not certified at time of hire, to be completed within 6 months of hire.
- Annual completion of a professional contribution 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.
- 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. 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. 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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. 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.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
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