Professional Staff Nurse, Outpatient - Float at UPMC

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Judgment, Patient Care, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Patient Education, Triage, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Time Management, Mentorship, Evidence-Based Practices

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Now Hiring: Full-Time Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse – Float Position at UPMC Bayview Breast & Bayfront Digestive Disease Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse seeking a dynamic outpatient role with variety and purpose? UPMC is hiring a Full-Time Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse to support both our Bayview Breast and Bayfront Digestive Disease practices. This unique float position offers the opportunity to travel between two specialty offices, providing vital support where it’s needed most. Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday day-shift schedule—with no weekends or holidays required—giving you excellent work-life balance. As a Professional Staff Nurse, you’ll play a critical role on the care delivery team, setting the standard for high-quality nursing care. You will be responsible for managing and providing care for a group of patients and their families through expert clinical judgment, clear communication, and collaboration with physicians and healthcare colleagues. In this role, you’ll help drive positive outcomes and build lasting relationships throughout the continuum of care. Office experience is preferred, and candidates who are adaptable, patient-focused, and team-oriented will thrive in this role. UPMC offers a supportive work environment, a comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits package, and abundant opportunities for professional development and career growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in outpatient care while advancing your nursing career, we invite you to apply today! Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000. Responsibilities: Participate in quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, sharing insights with colleagues, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with executives, physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families to support high-quality care. Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills to navigate complex patient care situations. Adapt to a dynamic environment by managing multiple priorities, utilizing specialized equipment, and maintaining the physical stamina required for patient care. Educate patients, families, students, and new staff by applying adult learning principles and providing clear, detailed guidance throughout the care process. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth through open dialogue, feedback, and mentorship. Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, considering their holistic needs and personal goals. Triage patient situations, coordinate care with physicians, and assist with assessments, evaluations, and education. Utilize critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns. Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation to enhance communication and improve patient safety and quality of care. Commit to ongoing professional development to enhance practice quality and patient care, while actively participating in shared governance and goal-setting initiatives. Collaborate with the care team to support transitions, adapt to change, and contribute to improvements in patient care and the practice environment. Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment. Promote a culture of respect and collaboration by understanding cultural differences and fostering healthy, accountable relationships. Model work-life balance, safe work practices, and effective time management while proactively addressing safety concerns in the workplace. Required: 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. Preferred: Minimum six months experience preferred. BSN preferred. Office experience 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) *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

Responsibilities

The nurse will manage and provide care for assigned patients and families using expert clinical judgment, clear communication, and collaboration with physicians and healthcare colleagues. Responsibilities include participating in quality improvement, educating patients and staff, triaging situations, and ensuring accurate documentation.