Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology/Triage

UPMC•Monroeville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a Regular Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) for its UPMC East Medical Oncology office in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The position works as a Triage nurse on a daylight schedule, Monday through Friday, and assists with infusion and treatment as needed. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered. 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, 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 support 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 needs and condition to care providers, documents care comprehensively, and contributes to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. The role also includes patient and family education, supporting colleagues and learners, participating in quality improvement and shared governance, and adapting to change. Placement on UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Nursing Career Ladder is based on education and experience.

Requirements

At least 6 months of RN experience.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or New York, subject to the stated multistate Nursing Licensure Compact requirements.
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 care and interact appropriately with the age groups served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status information.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with leaders, clinicians, support staff, other departments, patients, and families.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and handle 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 the nursing process.
Mobility, 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.
EMR and triage experience.
UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide nursing care activities for a group of patients and their families.
Set and uphold standards for the level and quality of patient care, and remain accountable for nursing practice.
Develop patient-centered daily goals and plans of care using the nursing process and Relationship Based Care.
Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues affecting patient care.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other care providers; recommend changes to patient care and unit practices as appropriate.
Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that promotes communication between caregivers.
Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts and use research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care.
Participate in shared governance, goal setting, and work to improve patient care and the professional practice environment.
Build productive working relationships, support care team members, adapt to change, 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.
Work as a Triage nurse and assist with infusion and treatment as needed.