Professional Staff Nurse - 7 South Oncology

UPMC • Erie, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse on 7 South at UPMC Hamot! Are you a dedicated nursing professional looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic 7 South team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care to our diverse patient population while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're ready to elevate your career and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, we want to hear from you! 7 South is a 46-bed Acute Medical-Oncology Unit specializing in adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical illnesses. We provide comprehensive chemotherapy and care for inpatients, outpatients, and observation patients. Our services include blood transfusions, IV hydration, heparin drips, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), PCA pumps for pain control, and more. The unit also features 12 step-down beds for higher acuity patients, ensuring tailored and advanced care for all individuals. At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Zero to two years of experience.
• 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.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Recognize cultural differences and foster healthy relationships while balancing work and personal life. Model safe work practices and effective time management, promptly communicating any safety hazards.
• Apply adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff, providing clear guidance throughout the care process and transitions. Support the development of others, potentially serving as a preceptor, and create an environment that encourages feedback and continuous improvement.
• Utilize the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to foster a healing environment. Develop individualized care plans that involve patients as partners and address their holistic needs. Demonstrate critical thinking to identify clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual issues during care episodes. Communicate effectively with care providers to articulate patient conditions and recommend changes in care practices. Ensure comprehensive documentation to facilitate caregiver collaboration.
• Commit to professional development to enhance practice quality and patient care. Actively engage in unit-based shared governance, support goal setting, and facilitate change to improve care quality and the practice environment. Collaborate as a full partner on the care team, responding to colleagues' needs for support.
• Participate in department-specific quality improvement initiatives. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement to colleagues and management, taking responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality. Utilize research and evidence-based practices to inform clinical care, discussing quality improvement opportunities in multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patient care plans.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $7,500 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level