Professional Staff Nurse (RN), Outpatient - Bellefield (Oakland) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Improvement, Clinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Patient Education, Holistic Care Plans, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Awareness, Safety Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Care Coordination, Continuous Learning, Patient Satisfaction, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC's Western Psychiatric Hospital is looking for a full-time Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to join their Outpatient team at the Bellefield Adult Outpatient Clinic (100 N. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213). Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday from 8am-4:30pm, no holidays or weekends! The Professional Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse) is an integral member of the care delivery team, setting the standards for quality care and holding responsibility, authority, and accountability for nursing services. They will manage patient care for individuals and families using independent judgement, effective communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team. By fostering strong relationships with physicians, providers, patients, and families, the nurse supports optimal outcomes across the care continuum. Additionally, they will demonstrate a commitment to both the community and the nursing profession. Responsibilities: Actively engages in quality improvement initiatives; identifies opportunities and applies evidence-based practices to enhance clinical care and patient satisfaction. Builds and maintains positive relationships across all levels of staff and with patients/families; demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic care environment. Applies adult learning principles in patient and staff education; provides clear, supportive guidance throughout the care process and fosters a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Develops holistic, patient-centered care plans; collaborates with physicians, triages effectively, and communicates clearly to ensure safe, coordinated care. Documentation supports seamless communication and care transitions. Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional development; actively participates in shared governance and embraces change to improve care quality and the practice environment. Maintains productive, respectful relationships; models healthy work-life balance, cultural awareness, and safe work practices. Communicates safety concerns proactively. Minimum six months experience preferred BSN preferred Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure 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. 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) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *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 Professional Staff Nurse will manage patient care for individuals and families, utilizing independent judgment and effective communication. They will engage in quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.