| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
Registered Nurse - Heart Catheterization Lab (UPMC Presbyterian
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Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Presbyterian as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to the Heart Catheterization Lab.
About the Position:
We are seeking confident, experienced nurses to support our Heart Catheterization Lab. The ideal candidate brings strong critical-thinking skills and a passion for patient care, playing a vital role in life‑saving cardiovascular procedures, including:
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, daylight hours; four 10‑hour shifts (7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Rotating evening, weekend, and holiday call shared with the Cardiac ICU (approximately 5-6 call shifts per month
Responsibilities:
Precepts and mentors students and new hires; supports ongoing professional growth through feedback and evidence‑based practice
Delivers holistic, patient‑ and family‑centered care using the nursing process and Relationship‑Based Care
Establishes individualized care goals and plans; applies strong critical‑thinking and clinical judgment
Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team and maintains thorough, accurate documentation
Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction aligned with organizational and professional standards
Builds a compassionate care environment and fosters a respectful, culturally aware workplace
Participates in quality improvement, shared governance, and unit or hospital‑based initiatives
Serves as a professional role model through clinical expertise, teamwork, and peer review
Performs duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies and other assigned responsibilities
Minimum 2 years experience preferred. Minimum of 4 years experience for listed salary range. BSN preferred.
They must 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.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran