Professional Staff Nurse, Resource Pool (Harrisburg)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

91d • $36 - $50

About The Position

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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. 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

• 6-months of RN experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Flexible options in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts.
• Special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.

What This Job Offers

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