Professional Staff Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab​/Interventional Radiology

Registered Nurse – Imaging Services (Cath Lab, IR & Imaging‑Guided Procedures)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends or Holidays

UPMC McKeesport Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support our Imaging Services team, including the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, CT, Ultrasound, and Diagnostic‑guided procedures. This role also supports the Pain Clinic with Dr. Chen.

• Provide nursing support across Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology and multiple imaging modalities
• Assist with imaging‑guided procedures and patient flow
• Work collaboratively with a cross‑trained team in a highly supportive environment

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• No weekends or holidays!

• Experienced RN (GNs not considered)
• ACLS preferred (or obtained during orientation)
• IV insertion skills
• Port access & sedation experience (can train during orientation)

• Every day is different—variety across all imaging areas
• Strong team with exceptional longevity and a true family atmosphere
• Highly collaborative environment where all modalities work together

The pay range shown is for our entry level nurse with 0-2 years of nursing experience with an Associates degree. Nurse title and pay rate will be adjusted to match candidate's experience and education.

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
  
  Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
  
  Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
  
  Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
  
  Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues…