Professional Staff Nurse, OP - GLPP Women's Health at UPMC

Jamestown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Triage, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, OB/GYN, NST Experience, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Patient Documentation, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Clinical Judgment, Mobility, Visual Manual Dexterity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Great Lakes Physician Practice Women’s Health as a Professional Staff Nurse and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to women across every stage of life. In this dynamic OB/GYN setting, you’ll partner closely with physicians and the care team to assess, triage, educate, and support patients while contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. We are seeking a clinically strong, patient-focused nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment, with prior OB/GYN experience and NST experience preferred. If you are passionate about women’s health and committed to professional growth and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team. This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of $6,000. Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. Responsibilities: Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies oppo rtunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good 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. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. Formulates 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. Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician. Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. 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 office practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Minimum six months experience preferred. BSN preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. 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. 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. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The nurse will partner with physicians and the care team to assess, triage, educate, and support female patients across all life stages within a dynamic OB/GYN setting. Key duties include active participation in quality improvement efforts, utilizing evidence-based practice, and formulating holistic plans of care in partnership with the patient.