Professional Staff Nurse (RN), WKO - med/surg E4 (Hanover)

UPMC • Hanover, PA

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About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team, responsible and accountable for the provision and quality of nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with care team members. 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 also demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession.

This position serves patients on a medical/surgical unit and requires the knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care. The nurse assesses patient status, interprets relevant information, and identifies care requirements according to each patient's age-specific needs and department policies and procedures.

The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. UPMC offers career ladder opportunities, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and an opportunity for a sign-on bonus for experienced RNs. Weekend-shift programs may include a premium pay differential. Employees entering or transitioning into these programs must have at least six months of nursing experience to qualify and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a license covered by an applicable Nursing Licensure Compact agreement.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages served by the assigned unit and understand lifespan growth and development.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and other internal and external partners; demonstrate accountability, motivation, and commitment.
• Promote healthy relationships, cultural understanding, safe work practices, and work-life balance; communicate identified workplace safety hazards.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Apply the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to develop patient-centered goals and plans of care that address holistic needs.
• Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns; communicate patient conditions and recommend changes to care or unit practices.
• Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
• Incorporate professional, business-unit, and health-system goals to improve patient safety, care quality, and satisfaction.
• Participate in professional development, unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and changes intended to improve care and the practice environment.
• Work as an engaged partner on the care team, respond to requests for assistance, and adapt to change.
• Participate in unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and take responsibility for patient satisfaction.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support clinical improvement, including discussing opportunities at multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patient plans of care.

Benefits

• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Opportunity for a generous sign-on bonus for experienced RNs.
• Career ladder opportunities for professional and financial growth.
• Premium pay differential may be available for weekend-shift programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed