Clinician (RN) - Medical Oncology (Clinic)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-time Clinician (RN) for its Hillman Cancer Center to manage outpatient nursing teams and improve patient care processes. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, along with a competitive salary and a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $6,000

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive work environment for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license and a strong background in clinical nursing.
• Experience in oncology nursing preferred.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing clinic staff and ensure efficient patient care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and mentor new staff.
• Facilitate communication among caregivers and patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a regular Full-timeClinician (RN)to help support the Outpatient Medical Oncology team at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA.

The position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and will work a regular Full-Time Daylight schedule Monday through Friday overseeing the Clinic on the 2nd Floor of the Hillman Cancer Center. This clinician will manage the Nursing clinic staff along with support staff leadership. The nursing leader will have responsibilities of managing nurses/support staff, helping with room utilization, patient flow, and assisting with patient/physician concerns.

Clinicians work in collaboration with their Unit Director, management, and other caregivers to coordinate clinical activities for each shift, develop and educate staff on the unit, and improve the nursing process. Clinicians inspire superior performance on their unit through example, not only by exhibiting their own expertise in patient care assignments, but also by providing ongoing consultation and education for their team, including in-service demonstrations of new devices, equipment, and policy changes.

As a Clinician, you will be a positive force on the unit, a relationship builder who promotes open communication amongst caregivers and forges connections between colleagues, patients, and patient's families. You will also directly contribute to a culture of nursing excellence by participating in the selection, training, development, and evaluation of our staff.

The Clinician is a valued step on the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth. You’re already a role model. It’s time to lead. Apply to be a Clinician today!

Interested in learning more about the Oncology nursing field and working with the best at the Hillman Cancer Center?Please check out ourOncology Nursing Blog!

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. Identifies, educates, and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition. Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility, or system level. Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding. Completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.
• Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid verbal and written communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Ensures 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 of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.
• Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing. Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role. Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication. Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment. Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.