Experienced Registered Nurse, Radiology Support - Casual

Shadyside Hospital (SHADYSIDE) 5230 Centre Avenue , 15232 Registered Nurse: Radiology Support (UPMC Shadyside) 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 Shadyside as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community! UPMC Shadyside , a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to the Radiology Support Department.

Position Overview

The UPMC Shadyside Radiology Support Unit provides imaging exams and invasive radiology procedures, including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound, as well as general diagnostic and interventional radiology with an emphasis on overall patient safety. We see both inpatients and outpatients from a variety of units and provide support on many procedures such as biopsies, pain management, sedations, ablations, MRI pacers and AICD. Radiology Support is a rapidly moving and unpredictable environment which sees anywhere from 400-500 patients daily from UPMC Shadyside and the Hillman Cancer Center.

Schedule

Casual shift requirements. Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., based on operational needs. Saturday shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No Sundays or call.

Responsibilities

Precepts and mentors students, new graduates, and new hires; supports ongoing professional development Delivers holistic, patient‑centered care using the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care framework. Develops and communicates patient plans of care; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and comprehensive documentation.

Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction through evidence‑based practice. Builds respectful, collaborative relationships and supports a healthy work environment. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and peer review.

Serves as a professional role model and unit resource. Performs in accordance with system‑wide competencies and other assigned duties. Minimum 3 years experience .

BSN preferred . Critical care, telemetry or procedural preferred. 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.

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

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) Act 34 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. UPMC approved nursing certification preferred.

Annual completion of a professional contributions 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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran