Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Pain Management

at  UPMC

UPMC ST. MARGARET IS LOOKING FOR A SR. PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE, OP TO JOIN THEIR PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAM!

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, is a key care delivery team member. They set care standards, hold responsibility and accountability for nursing care, and manage patient care activities using independent judgment and collaboration. They maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, they demonstrate a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.
The Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, OP is a valued step in UPMCs OutPatient Nursing Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience

• Professional Development: Continuously improve professional practice and patient care quality.
• Team Collaboration: Actively engage in shared governance, goal setting, and support change processes to enhance care quality and the practice environment.
• Patient Care: Partner with the care team, assist as needed, and adapt to changes.
• Relationship Building: Maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, physicians, staff, and patients/families.
• Work Efficiency: Handle multiple priorities and specialized equipment effectively in a complex environment.
• Clinical Judgment: Utilize critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills in patient care.
• Teaching: Apply adult learning principles in educating patients, families, students, and new staff. Provide detailed guidance throughout the care episode.
• Mentorship: Support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues. Foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement.
• Cultural Competence: Understand cultural differences and promote healthy relationships. Balance work and personal life, model safe work hours, and manage time effectively.
• Patient Care Planning: Formulate patient care goals and plans, considering individual needs holistically. Assist physicians with patient care, including assessment, evaluation, and education.
• Communication: Practice solid communication skills, document patient care comprehensively, and promote caregiver communication.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement efforts, identify opportunities for improvement, and take responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Utilize research to support clinical care improvements and identify relevant research issues.