Experienced Registered Nurse - 6A General Surgery Unit

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital’s 6A General Surgery Team is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care for a diverse surgical patient population.

The role involves pre/post-operative nursing, patient education, wound care, and discharge planning in a fast-paced environment with a mix of general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, and other specialties. The position requires 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays, with placement based on education and

Qualifications

• Active registered nurse license required.
• Experience in a surgical unit preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre- and post-operative nursing care for surgical patients.
• Administers medications and manages pain and wound care.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborates with physicians and care teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Participates in department quality improvement and shared governance activities.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Job description

Join UPMC St. Margaret Hospital's 6A General Surgery Team!

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to expand your clinical expertise while caring for a diverse surgical patient population? Our 6A General Surgical Unit offers a fast-paced and collaborative environment where experienced nurses can utilize and further develop their skills across a variety of surgical specialties, including general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, gynecologic, urologic, and plastic surgery. RNs on 6A provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, including patient assessment, pain management, wound care, medication administration, patient education, and discharge planning. With a combination of surgical, general medical, and stepdown patients, 6A provides experienced nurses with continued opportunities to strengthen their clinical judgment and care for patients with varying levels of acuity. This full-time position requires 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations.

This position reflects the salary and qualifications of a Professional Staff Nurse, which is a valued step in UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on education and experience.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. 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.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to 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. 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.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. 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.