Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, fast-paced environment? UPMC Passavant is seeking a Casual Nurse to join our dynamic Orthopedic Unit. This is a perfect opportunity for someone seeking flexible, rewarding work—you choose the shifts that fit your schedule

Work 36 hours across 6 weeks, with one holiday shift per year. This role includes access to a dedicated career ladder with opportunities for rate adjustments and professional growth.

About the Unit:

5 North Pavilion has 30 private beds and is primarily orthopedic service line including elective joint replacements, orthopedic spine procedures and fractures. 

Other patient populations include urological surgery, abdominal surgery, gynecological and ENT patients.

Responsibilities:

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 Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. 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.