Professional Staff Nurse, Outpatient - Health First Medical Associates

UPMC•McKeesport, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a full-time Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to join the Health First Medical Associates team in McKeesport. This role involves delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The nurse will utilize clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to coordinate care for patients and their families, fostering partnerships with physicians, providers, and support staff. The position aims to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes by addressing the whole person, including physical, social, emotional, and educational needs throughout the continuum of care.

Requirements

Minimum six months experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

Interest in public and community health is a plus.
Experience working with populations with multiple social needs is beneficial.
Experience with EPIC preferred.
UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care that promotes quality outcomes, patient safety, and satisfaction.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and develop individualized plans of care.
Assess, triage, and manage patient needs while utilizing sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
Assist providers with patient assessments, treatment plans, procedures, education, and follow-up care.
Identify and address clinical, social, psychological, safety, and spiritual factors that may impact patient health and well-being.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and self-care needs through in-person, telephone, and written communication.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation that supports continuity of care and effective communication among providers.
Serve as a patient advocate by helping individuals navigate healthcare needs, barriers to care, and available resources.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and utilize evidence-based practice to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes.
Support the onboarding, development, and mentorship of students, new staff, and colleagues while fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
Actively engage in shared governance, process improvement initiatives, and departmental goals aimed at advancing professional nursing practice.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members to create a compassionate and respectful care environment.
Demonstrate accountability for professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining clinical excellence.
Promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, communicating concerns, and supporting a healthy and productive workplace.