Casual Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - Acute Cardiac & Neuro - UPMC Carlisle

UPMC•Carlisle, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team, responsible and accountable for the provision and quality of nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with the care team. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, as well as developing relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes across the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession. This is a casual position in Acute Cardiac & Neuro at UPMC Carlisle. The schedule includes day, evening, and night work, totaling 36 hours in six weeks, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday per year. The title and starting pay rate may vary based on years of experience. The nurse applies Relationship Based Care and the nursing process to develop patient-centered plans, communicate patient needs, support quality improvement, use evidence-based practice, and teach patients, families, students, and colleagues. The nurse participates in shared governance and professional development, supports care-team members, and adapts to change. The role also requires age-appropriate assessment and care based on patients’ growth and development needs.

Requirements

At least one year of experience.
Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located or an applicable multistate license under a licensure compact agreement.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
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 or changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical-thinking skills to exercise 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 assess patient status and provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and external partners, demonstrating accountability, motivation, and commitment to patients and coworkers.
Recognize cultural differences, support healthy relationships, maintain balance between work and personal life, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Apply the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to develop daily goals and holistic, patient-partnered plans of care.
Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient needs through critical thinking.
Communicate patient conditions to other care providers and make recommendations concerning patient care and unit practices.
Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication between caregivers.
Support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction goals and create compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and help improve patient satisfaction.
Use research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care and influence patient plans of care.
Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
Pursue professional development and participate in shared governance, goal setting, and initiatives that improve care quality and the practice environment.
Partner with the care team, respond to requests for assistance, and adapt to change.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide age-appropriate care by assessing patient status and interpreting information in relation to age-specific needs and principles of growth and development.