Professional Staff Nurse - Pediatrics

UPMC•Erie, PA

About The Position

UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital is looking to hire a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to the Pediatrics Unit! This position is part-time, rotating 50/50 days and nights. 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience highly preferred. Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. Responsibilities Professional Practice and Collaboration Develops and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment to high-quality patient care. Promotes a culture of respect by recognizing cultural differences and holding self and peers accountable for healthy professional relationships. Communicates identified safety hazards to peers and leadership and models safe work practices. Patient Care and Clinical Excellence Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing, patient-centered environment. Develops and implements individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and families, addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills in the assessment and management of patient care. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, clearly articulating patient conditions, care plans, and recommendations. Maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation to support continuity of care. Aligns practice with national professional standards, health system initiatives, and unit-based goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Education and Development Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and pediatric principles when applicable) and applies them in patient, family, and staff education. Provides clear, comprehensive education to patients and families to support understanding of care and safe transitions across care settings. Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor or mentor. Fosters an environment of open communication, inquiry, and continuous learning by seeking feedback and refining practice. Professional Growth and Engagement Maintains accountability for ongoing professional development to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and change initiatives. Serves as a fully engaged partner on the care team, offering assistance and collaboration as needed. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in response to change. Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice Actively participates in unit- or department-specific quality improvement initiatives. Identifies opportunities for quality and service improvement and communicates them to colleagues and leadership. Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and the overall care experience. Integrates research and evidence-based practice into clinical care by identifying relevant research, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, and influencing plans of care.

Requirements

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to provide age-appropriate care and effectively interact with patients served by the assigned unit.
Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient data to identify age-specific needs.
Interprets clinical information accurately to provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Zero to two (0–2) years of nursing experience required.
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills related to patient care.
Ability to lead and support others in the application of the nursing process.
Ability to work productively in a complex healthcare environment while managing multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Establishes and maintains positive, professional, and caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity required.
Physical stamina to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license through the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
Graduate Nurses (GNs) must successfully complete the RN licensure examination within six (6) months of hire or within one (1) year of graduation, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so may result in termination or demotion at the discretion of the business unit.
Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) accepted as applicable.
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire, in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) standards (didactic and skills demonstration).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within one (1) year of hire or transfer.
Required clearances with renewal: Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 (FBI Clearance)
Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who later establish residency in the state where the facility is located must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days of residency change.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Med/Surg RN experience highly preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Promotes a culture of respect by recognizing cultural differences and holding self and peers accountable for healthy professional relationships.
Communicates identified safety hazards to peers and leadership and models safe work practices.
Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing, patient-centered environment.
Develops and implements individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and families, addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs.
Demonstrates strong critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills in the assessment and management of patient care.
Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, clearly articulating patient conditions, care plans, and recommendations.
Maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation to support continuity of care.
Aligns practice with national professional standards, health system initiatives, and unit-based goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and pediatric principles when applicable) and applies them in patient, family, and staff education.
Provides clear, comprehensive education to patients and families to support understanding of care and safe transitions across care settings.
Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor or mentor.
Fosters an environment of open communication, inquiry, and continuous learning by seeking feedback and refining practice.
Maintains accountability for ongoing professional development to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and change initiatives.
Serves as a fully engaged partner on the care team, offering assistance and collaboration as needed.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in response to change.
Actively participates in unit- or department-specific quality improvement initiatives.
Identifies opportunities for quality and service improvement and communicates them to colleagues and leadership.
Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and the overall care experience.
Integrates research and evidence-based practice into clinical care by identifying relevant research, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, and influencing plans of care.