Professional Staff Nurse - Resource Pool (Med/Surg)

at  UPMC

RESOURCE POOL NURSES RECEIVE A 10% DIFFERENTIAL IN THEIR HOURLY RATE FOR FLOATING AND SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY. RNS WILL WORK ROTATING SHIFTS 7A-7P AND 7P-7A. A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR OF BEDSIDE EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED, BUT GRADUATE NURSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

The Resource Department is a vital unit that specializes in filling staffing needs. Within this department, we have both acute care and critical care nurses along with PCTs and Care Attendants who ensure that our patients receive the highest quality care possible. We prioritize top-notch patient care and are always striving for excellence in everything we do. If you are looking for a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where your insight, knowledge, and skills are valued and utilized, then the Resource Department is the perfect fit for you. As a result of the diverse responsibilities associated with this role, which include assisting staff members throughout the hospital, delivering care in multiple environments, and addressing a broad spectrum of patient requirements, we are in search of adaptable and motivated candidates who are committed to delivering superior care to our patients regardless of their location within the hospital. Ideal candidates will possess a robust skillset and comprehensive knowledge that can effectively support the various methods of nursing care.

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Demonstrates UPMC Values
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care.
• Displays daily goals and a plan for care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Illustrates solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient condition to other care providers.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Holds accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Adapts to change and displays flexibility with the change process.
• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
• 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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients’ plans of care.
• Zero to two years of experience.
• BSN preferred.
• 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• 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.