Professional Staff Nurse, BSN at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

36.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practices, Effective Communication, Teamwork, Safety Awareness, Professional Development, Patient Education, Mentorship, Leadership, Collaboration, Patient Care, Clinical Care, Emotional Support, Social Needs, Change Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Hours: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm / Call Required Dept: Cath Lab - Highly specialist skill set, cutting edge procedures, broad patient spectrum The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for setting care standards and ensuring high-quality nursing care. They manage patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with the care team. This role involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, while maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes. The Professional Staff Nurse is committed to the community and the nursing profession. UPMC offers a robust Nursing Career ladder - Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education & Experience. Starting hourly rate for a Professional Staff Nurse, BSN is 36.00/hr Responsibilities: Use the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment, set care goals, and address patients' clinical, social, and emotional needs. Participate in quality improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for improvement and enhancing patient satisfaction and care. Apply evidence-based practices to improve clinical care and patient outcomes. Communicate effectively with the care team and document patient information clearly. Build productive relationships with colleagues and patients, promoting teamwork, accountability, and work-life balance. Identify safety hazards and contribute to a positive work environment. Take responsibility for professional development, engage in unit-based goal setting, and support care team needs. Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care and the practice environment. Apply adult learning principles in patient and family education, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues through mentorship and feedback. UPMC approved national certification preferred. Previous Cath Lab or Cardiac ICU / PICU experience preferred CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). RN license must be issued 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. 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. Act 33 / 34 / 73 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for setting care standards and ensuring high-quality nursing care while managing patient care for a group of patients and their families. This role involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, maintaining collaborative relationships with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.