Casual Professional Staff Nurse - Surgical Oncology 6 South

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC Passavant is hiring a casual registered nurse to support its 6 South Unit. Casual RNs work 36 hours over the course of 6 weeks. The 24-bed 6 South Pavilion is a colorectal surgical unit whose patients primarily have bowel conditions, including cancer, IBS, Crohn’s disease, and small bowel obstructions. The unit also cares for a small percentage of gynecologic oncology patients and is a certified disability unit, with rooms designed to accommodate a variety of disabilities and bariatric patients. The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to provide holistic, compassionate, patient-focused care. The role includes developing care plans with patients, communicating patient conditions and recommendations to care providers, supporting transitions in care, and contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. The nurse also supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues and works collaboratively with the care team.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, and departments.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical thinking skills to apply and lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

Apply adult learning principles when teaching patients, families, students, and new staff; provide appropriate education to guide patients and families through care and transitions.
Support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor.
Seek feedback and contribute to an environment of open dialogue and continuous development.
Pursue professional development and participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and efforts to improve care quality and the practice environment.
Partner with the care team, respond to colleagues’ needs for assistance, and adapt to change.
Build productive working relationships with patients and colleagues, demonstrate accountability, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, create daily goals and holistic care plans with patients, and identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Communicate and document patient care comprehensively, make recommendations about patient care and unit practices, and contribute to 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 support clinical care and discuss improvement opportunities at multidisciplinary rounds.