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

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a regular part-time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) to support its Medical Oncology team at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The nurse will work as a Treatment/Infusion Nurse supporting the Mario Lemieux Center and the 4th-floor Medical Oncology team. The schedule is 20 hours per week, during daylight hours, Monday through Friday. The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus. 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 patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and requires establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse also demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession. The position is placed at an appropriate level in UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Nursing Career ladder based on education and experience.

Requirements

At least 6 months of RN experience.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or New York, or qualifying multistate licensure under the Nursing Licensure Compact as described in the posting.
CPR training meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire; BLS or CPR is required.
Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Act 34 clearance.
Ability to provide care or interact appropriately with patients across 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, other providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
Clinical judgment, 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, and 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

Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify opportunities for improvement, and take responsibility for improving patient satisfaction.
Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care, including discussing improvement opportunities during multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patient care plans.
Pursue professional development and participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and changes intended to improve care quality and the practice environment.
Work as an engaged partner on the care team, assist colleagues, adapt to change, and participate in work that improves patient care and professional practice.
Build productive working relationships with internal and external colleagues; demonstrate accountability, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues; and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Apply adult learning principles when teaching patients, families, students, and new staff; provide appropriate education to guide patients through care and transitions; and support the development of colleagues, potentially as a preceptor.
Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment, establish daily goals and patient-centered plans of care, and identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Communicate and document patient conditions and care comprehensively, collaborate with other care providers, and make recommendations about patient care and unit practices.
Create a caring, compassionate, patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Manage and provide nursing care for a group of patients and their families in collaboration with the care delivery team.