Professional Staff Nurse, Casual-ED Observation (UPMC Harrisburg)

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a casual PRN Registered Nurse for its ED Observation unit. The Professional Staff Nurse is a member of the care delivery team and is accountable for setting standards for the level and quality of care, and for providing nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and requires establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession. The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, develops patient-centered goals and plans of care, identifies clinical and broader patient needs, communicates patient conditions to other care providers, and maintains comprehensive documentation. The role also includes patient and family education, supporting the development of students and colleagues, contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and participating in shared governance and other efforts to improve patient care and the practice environment. The position does not require weekends, holidays, or on-call hours. Candidates need at least one year of experience. A BSN and an UPMC-approved national certification are preferred. Required credentials include current Registered Nurse licensure and CPR/BLS as specified in the posting, along with the listed clearances and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located or an applicable multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
CPR is required based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

Teach patients and families using adult learning principles, provide guidance through their episode of care and transitions, and support students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
Seek feedback and contribute to an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development.
Pursue professional development and participate in shared governance, goal setting, change efforts, and work to improve patient care and the professional practice environment.
Partner with the care team, respond to colleagues’ needs for assistance, and adapt flexibly to change.
Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and external partners, demonstrate accountability and commitment, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, formulate daily goals and holistic plans of care with patients as partners, and identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Communicate and document patient conditions and care comprehensively, make recommendations about patient care and unit practices, and support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction goals.
Participate in unit or department quality improvement, identify improvement opportunities, and take responsibility for patient satisfaction.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care, including discussing improvement opportunities at multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patient care plans.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients of the ages served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.