Professional Staff Nurse, OP - CCP Allegheny RIDC
About The Position
UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a part-time Professional Staff Nurse, Outpatient, to support its offices in RIDC and Natrona Heights. Weekend availability is required to support the hours of operation. The nurse will join the care delivery team to set standards for quality care, manage patient activities, and collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve excellent outcomes. Pediatric experience is preferred. The role involves providing age-specific patient care, applying critical thinking and clinical judgment, developing holistic care plans, assisting physicians, and communicating and documenting care. The nurse also contributes to quality improvement, patient and family education, professional development, and shared governance.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skills for age-specific patient care.
- Current RN licensure in the state or a multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license; a Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) is also referenced.
- BLS or CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire.
- Required clearances: Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
- Minimum six months of experience.
- BSN.
- UPMC-approved national certification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in quality improvement efforts and use evidence-based practices.
- Build positive relationships with team members and patients.
- Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in patient care.
- Teach and support patients, families, students, and new staff.
- Formulate holistic care plans and assist physicians.
- Communicate effectively and document patient care comprehensively.
- Engage in professional development and shared governance.
- Adapt to change and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
