Professional Staff Nurse, OP (Musculoskeletal Oncology, Shadyside)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join the Musculoskeletal Oncology team at Shadyside. The nurse supports clinical staff and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The position provides patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team. The nurse assists physicians with patient assessment, evaluation, and education; triages patient situations; coordinates care; and provides patient and family teaching in the office and through phone or written communication. The role also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, professional development, shared governance, and a safe, patient-focused care environment. Hours are Monday through Friday, daylight hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Travel to the Passavant office is required approximately one to two times per week; mileage is reimbursed.

Requirements

Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license through a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state where applicable; a Temporary Practice Permit may be accepted as listed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with CPR training meeting AHA standards and including didactic and skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
Ability to provide care and interact appropriately with the ages of patients served by the assigned unit, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and age-specific patient needs.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships and work productively in a complex environment with multiple or changing priorities.
Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity; 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 requires the examination within six months of the start date for graduate nurses.
Minimum six months of experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Minimum six months of experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

Set standards for the level and quality of care delivered by the care team.
Provide patient care to a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Participate in department- or practice-specific quality improvement efforts, identify opportunities for improvement, and support patient satisfaction.
Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.
Build positive, caring relationships with colleagues, providers, patients, and families, and work effectively in a complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Apply clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills in patient care and in guiding others in the nursing process.
Teach patients and families about their care, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues.
Formulate patient goals and plans of care in partnership with patients, considering individual needs holistically.
Triage patient situations, coordinate care with physicians, and assist physicians with patient assessment, evaluation, and education.
Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues relevant to patient care.
Communicate patient conditions to other care providers, recommend changes to care and office practices, and document care comprehensively.
Promote patient safety, quality, satisfaction, and a compassionate, patient-focused experience.
Take accountability for professional development and participate in shared governance, goal setting, and work to improve patient care and the professional practice environment.
Respond to care team members’ needs for assistance and partnership, adapt to change, and demonstrate flexibility.
Maintain productive working relationships, demonstrate cultural understanding and accountability, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Maintain a balance between work and personal life and model safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
Travel to the Passavant office approximately one to two times per week.