Lead Staff Nurse: Patient Care & Education

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Carlisle seeks a Professional Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality care as part of the care delivery team. The RN sets standards for care, applies independent judgment, and collaborates with physicians and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

The role emphasizes teaching patients and families, mentoring new staff, and contributing to quality improvement and patient safety. Commitment to the community and nursing profession is valued.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies teaching to patients, families, students and new staff.
• Supports development of students, new staff and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue and continuous development by seeking 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 involving the patient as partner; communicates findings to the care team.

Job description

UPMC Carlisle seeks a Professional Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality care as part of the care delivery team. The RN sets standards for care, applies independent judgment, and collaborates with physicians and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

The role emphasizes teaching patients and families, mentoring new staff, and contributing to quality improvement and patient safety. Commitment to the community and nursing profession is valued.