About The Position
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team, responsible for establishing standards for the level and quality of care and accountable for providing nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and includes maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession. This is a full-time flex position supporting Radiology in the Harrisburg area at multiple locations. Shifts may vary between 4, 8, and 12 hours per day. Scheduling may include Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with approximately every third weekend covered. There are no Sunday shifts, holidays, or call. Travel during a shift may be required depending on the selected shift and patient schedules; travel is reimbursed. The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, creates a healing environment, develops patient-centered plans of care, communicates patient needs to care providers, and documents care comprehensively. The position also includes patient and family education, supporting students and colleagues, participation in quality improvement and shared governance, using research and evidence-based practice, and maintaining productive working relationships. The nurse must provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Zero to two years of experience.
- Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or qualifying licensure under a state nursing licensure compact; a Temporary Practice Permit may be accepted as listed in the posting.
- CPR is required based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
- Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; the posting states additional consequences and timing requirements for graduate nurses holding temporary permits.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
- Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
- Good clinical judgment and critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
- Critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
- Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills for care and interaction appropriate to the ages of patients served, and knowledge of lifespan growth and development.
Nice To Haves
- UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate accountability for professional development that improves professional practice and patient care quality.
- Participate in unit-based shared governance and goal setting, and support changes intended to improve care quality and the practice environment.
- Partner with the care team and respond to team members’ needs for assistance and collaboration.
- Participate in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment; adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility.
- Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment and formulate daily goals and patient-centered plans of care.
- Use critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues affecting patients during an episode of care.
- Communicate and document patient conditions and care comprehensively, and make recommendations regarding patient care and unit practices.
- Incorporate professional organization, business unit, and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
- Build caring and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Teach patients and families about care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
- Promote open dialogue, seek feedback, and continuously develop and improve practice.
- Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement; identify opportunities and take responsibility for improving patient satisfaction.
- Use research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care improvements and influence patient care plans.
- Maintain productive working relationships and demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrate cultural understanding, support healthy workplace relationships, maintain work-life balance, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
- Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs as specified by the assigned unit and department policies.
Benefits
- Travel during shifts is reimbursed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
