Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology/Infusion

UPMC•Lititz, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC’s Lititz Infusion and Oncology Care is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to join its 10-chair infusion center in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The role supports patient care across the UPMC system and works closely with the team to promote quality patient outcomes in an efficient, supportive, and team-oriented environment. The center values teamwork, communication, collaboration, shared governance, and Relationship Based Care. The nurse applies the nursing process to provide holistic, patient-focused care; develops care plans with patients as partners; identifies clinical and other care needs; communicates patient conditions and recommendations to care providers; and maintains comprehensive documentation. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with colleagues, participation in quality improvement and professional development, and support for students, new staff, and peers. The position follows Monday–Friday daylight hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Minimum experience is six months. A BSN and infusion or oncology experience are preferred. Current RN licensure in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or New York is required, along with required CPR/BLS credentials and clearances.

Requirements

At least six months of experience.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, or licensure in Ohio or New York as stated in the posting; applicable state or multistate NLC licensure requirements apply.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with CPR training meeting AHA standards and including didactic and skills components within 30 days of hire.
Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Act 34 clearance.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and families, executives, managers, physicians, providers, and support staff.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and use 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.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages served by the assigned unit and understand lifespan growth and development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Infusion and/or oncology experience.
UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in unit- or department-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and support patient satisfaction and evidence-based clinical care.
Participate in shared governance, goal setting, professional development, and changes intended to improve care and the practice environment.
Work as an engaged partner on the care team, provide assistance to colleagues, and adapt to change.
Maintain productive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and other internal and external partners; communicate workplace safety hazards.
Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
Apply the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to develop patient-partnered plans of care and provide holistic, compassionate, patient-focused care.
Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns; communicate patient status and recommendations to other care providers.
Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that promotes communication between caregivers.
Consider age-specific needs and growth and development when assessing patients and providing care.
Use specialized equipment and manage multiple or changing priorities in a complex care environment.