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

UPMC•Greenville, PA

1d•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 at the UPMC Horizon Medical Oncology office in Greenville, Pennsylvania. The position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and a daylight schedule, Monday through Friday. The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team, responsible and accountable for the standards and quality of nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, as well as establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, develops patient-centered plans of care, communicates patient conditions to other care providers, documents care comprehensively, and teaches patients and families. The nurse also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, professional development, shared governance, and the development of students, new staff, and colleagues. UPMC offers a nursing career ladder, with placement based on education and experience.

Requirements

At least 6 months of RN experience.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, or licensure in Ohio or New York, as specified in the posting; applicable state or multistate NLC licensure requirements also apply.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Act 34 clearance.
Ability to provide appropriate care and interaction for the ages served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status information.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and 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 apply and lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Oncology experience.
IV skills.
UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Set and uphold standards for the level and quality of nursing care; take responsibility and accountability for care provided.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and promote patient satisfaction.
Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and patient plans of care.
Participate in shared governance, goal setting, and work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment; support change and transition processes.
Build productive working relationships, demonstrate accountability and commitment, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to develop holistic, patient-centered plans and daily goals.
Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues affecting patient care; communicate patient conditions and recommend changes in care or unit practices.
Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
Incorporate professional organization, business unit, and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Create a caring, compassionate, patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.