Professional Staff Nurse ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology/Infusion

UPMC•New Castle, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a Regular Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN), to work as a Treatment/Infusion nurse and float among Medical Oncology offices north of the greater Pittsburgh area, including UPMC Horizon locations in Greenville and Farrell and an office in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The position follows a daylight schedule, Monday through Friday, and includes mileage and a $6,000 sign-on bonus. The Professional Staff Nurse is a registered nurse and member of the care delivery team, 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, communication, and collaboration. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, as well as establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers a nursing career ladder. Placement on the ladder is based on education and experience.

Requirements

At least 6 months of RN experience.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in PA, OH, or NY; applicable state or multistate NLC licensure requirements apply.
CPR required based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Act 34 clearance.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to interact appropriately with patients across the ages served and to apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical-thinking skills needed to apply and lead others in the nursing process.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Oncology experience preferred.
IV skills preferred.
UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts; identify improvement opportunities and contribute to patient satisfaction and evidence-based clinical care.
Take responsibility for professional development and participate in shared governance, goal setting, change processes, and work to improve patient care and the practice environment.
Build productive working relationships with colleagues and others, demonstrate accountability and flexibility, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Teach patients and families about care and transitions, apply adult learning principles, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to develop patient-centered goals and plans of care that consider holistic needs and clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns.
Communicate patient conditions and recommendations to other care providers, maintain comprehensive documentation, and contribute to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Manage and provide nursing care to a group of patients and their families in collaboration with the care team.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care.