Professional Staff Nurse (RN), Nights - ED (Hanover)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Hanover, PA

105d • $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

• Zero to two years of 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care.
• 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.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional and financial growth through dedicated career ladders.
• Opportunity for a generous sign-on bonus.
• UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program for new graduates.
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution.

What This Job Offers

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