Professional Staff Nurse, Outpatient - REACCH Program

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse (RN) for its REACCH Program team in Harrisburg. REACCH (Resources, Education and Comprehensive Care for HIV) provides comprehensive medical care and social services to people living with HIV throughout south central Pennsylvania. Services include HIV primary and specialty care, case management and social work, dental care, on-site therapy and counseling, rapid HIV testing, community outreach and education, and HIV prevention services. The nurse delivers compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating care with patients, families, physicians, providers, and support staff, using clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Nurses address patients’ physical, social, emotional, educational, and other needs across the continuum of care, helping them navigate barriers and access resources. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with two evening shifts per month from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Weekends and holidays are not required. UPMC describes opportunities for growth, benefits, PTO accrual, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team.

Requirements

Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact; a Temporary Practice Permit is also 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.
Required clearances and reporting credentials listed: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care for or appropriately interact with the ages of patients served by the assigned unit.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient-status data, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires graduate nurses to take the examination within six months of their start date.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience is preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.
Interest in public and community health is a plus.
Experience working with populations with multiple social needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care that promotes quality outcomes, patient safety, and satisfaction.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and develop individualized plans.
Assess, triage, and manage patient needs using sound clinical judgment and critical thinking.
Assist providers with patient assessments, treatment plans, procedures, education, and follow-up care.
Identify clinical, social, psychological, safety, and spiritual factors that may affect patient health and well-being.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and self-care through in-person, telephone, and written communication.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation to support continuity of care and communication among providers.
Advocate for patients by helping them navigate healthcare needs, barriers to care, and available resources.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and use evidence-based practice to enhance care, safety, and outcomes.
Support onboarding, development, and mentorship of students, new staff, and colleagues.
Engage in shared governance, process improvement initiatives, and departmental goals that advance professional nursing practice.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members.
Take accountability for professional development, lifelong learning, and clinical excellence.
Promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, communicating concerns, and supporting a healthy and productive workplace.