Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN

UPMC Presbyterian Ambulatory Surgery department is looking for a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to join their team! We serve pre-op and post-op surgical patients with daily volumes varying anywhere from 60-80 patients daily with approximately 60% going home the same day. We boast a dynamic team-focused atmosphere, and you will have the chance to collaborate with nurses, PCTs, and HUCs. This position will work 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. No weekend or holidays! The department shifts include early shift 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., later day shift 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5:00, and closing shift 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Responsibilities: * Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. * Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce. * Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc. Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years experience. BSN preferred. * Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. * Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. * Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director * OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained * OR Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. * If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. * UPMC approved nursing certification preferred. * CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 34 * Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran