Weekend Program - Professional Staff Nurse - 10S Acute Care at UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 and collaborating with the care team. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, as well as establishing relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession.

The nurse applies the nursing process within a Relationship Based Care framework, formulates patient-centered plans of care, identifies clinical and other patient needs, communicates patient status, and documents care comprehensively. The role includes educating patients and families, supporting the development of students and colleagues, participating in shared governance and quality improvement, and using research and evidence-based practice to improve care. The position serves patients across the lifespan and requires the ability to interpret age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

The posting describes a weekend-shift program with a premium pay differential. Nurses entering or transferring into these programs must have at least six months of nursing experience and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours. The position is at UPMC Presbyterian, on 10S Acute Care.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the facility's state or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with that state; a Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) is listed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Zero to two years of experience is stated.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical thinking skills to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC states that graduate nurses who miss its six-month start-date requirement may be terminated or demoted at the business unit's discretion.
• Nurses entering or transferring into a special shift program must have at least six months of nursing experience and may be required to complete orientation during regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment and collaboration with the care team.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Develop productive working relationships and communicate workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions; support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, formulate daily goals and patient-centered plans of care, and identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues.
• Communicate and document patient information comprehensively, and recommend changes to patient care or unit practices as appropriate.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, change processes, and work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts and identify improvement opportunities.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care and quality improvement.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Weekend-shift program with a premium pay differential.
• UPMC offers flexible shift options, including programs to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed