Professional Staff Nurse, OP (RN) - Interventional Pain Management

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Williamsport, PA

128d • $30 - $47

About The Position

UPMC is currently hiring for a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient Pain Management office. This is a salaried Professional Staff Nurse, OP position with regularly scheduled hours Monday to Friday, no Weekends or Holidays. Apply today and join a supportive office of excellent healthcare professionals in their mission to provide Life Changing Medicine to our community! The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
• Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.
• Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Works productively and effectively within a complex environment, handling multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Demonstrates good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care.
• Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner.
• Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physicians.
• Assists physicians with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation, and education.
• Practices solid communication skills and articulates the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and patient care.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally.

Benefits

• $6,000.00 sign-on bonus to eligible RNs with a 2-year commitment.
• Competitive pay & Total Rewards benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree