UPMC Shadyside
UPMC Shadyside
5230 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Licensed beds: 500
Description
UPMC Shadyside earned Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Receiving Magnet® status is one of the highest nursing acheivements a hospital can obtain and demonstrates nursing excellence, a healthy work environment, and quality patient care. UPMC Shadyside is a tertiary care hospital offering primary medical care as well as physician and nurse education. Among the nursing specialties available are oncology, cardiology, urology, and orthopaedics. Select surgical specialties such as cardiothoracic, surgical oncology, and neurosurgery also are available.
Nursing highlights
The nurses at UPMC Shadyside work within a large teaching organization that has the feel of a community setting, combined with the energy and excitement of a collaborative practice environment.
Our nurses are supported in their professional development and in their nursing practice. Nurses have the opportunity to become members of one of three councils for staff. UPMC Shadyside nurses are involved in decision making, particularly those decisions related to professional practice and nursing sensitive outcomes.
Among the many development opportunities for new nurses is the new hire development group, which allows new employees to participate in monthly development and networking sessions. Journal clubs are available and are supported by our advanced practice nurses and Evidence-Based Practice Council. UPMC Shadyside offers a professional development day to allow nurses to participate in developmental sessions and network with their peers. Good Grief Sessions provide unit-based support for staff to help prevent compassion fatigue. Tea for the Soul is a traveling tea cart that provides refreshments to staff. The Life Stages program is designed for nurses who are ready for retirement, but not ready to leave the bedside.