Professional Staff Nurse - 6 South CT Surgery

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional nursing care in a supportive environment, focusing on diverse patient needs. With a robust career ladder and generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their nursing career. Join a team that values excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Ladder Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse responsible for patient care and collaboration with the care team.
• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to nursing profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Utilize nursing process to foster a healing environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Registered Nurse License

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse on 6 South at UPMC Hamot!

Are you a dedicated nursing professional looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic 6 South team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care to our diverse patient population while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're ready to elevate your career and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, we want to hear from you!

6 South is a 43-bed Medical/Surgical unit with 11 beds dedicated as Step Down to service higher acuity patients. This acuity blended unit provides post-operative adult care for Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Gastric Bypass/Weight Loss surgical patients. The unit also serves patient populations requiring telemetry or oxygen monitoring. The Step-Down unit cares for patients after kidney transplant and hepatobiliary surgeries, among others needing closer monitoring as a bridge from ICU to the regular nursing unit. The unit offers care for patients requiring CPAP, BIPAP, and Optiflow oxygen therapy, glycemic control, and vasoactive medications. The general telemetry beds care for patients requiring anti-arrhythmic medications, electrolyte replacement, and hemodynamic medication administration.

At UPMC, we’re passionate about supporting your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing, starting with Professional Staff Nurse and leading to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and your preferences. Any required certifications and contributions will be given a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder and Total Rewards package will be discussed at the time of offer to help you make informed decisions. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $33.75.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is your partner for success and growth in nursing.

Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $7,500 (amount and eligibility depend on role and experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays
• Dedicated career ladders to help you reach your potential while rewarding experience and education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per academic year at any accredited institution (plus discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for setting standards of care, managing patient activities, and collaborating with the care team. This role involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, establishing and maintaining relationships with physicians, patients, and families to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining productive relationships, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Recognizing cultural differences and fostering healthy relationships while balancing work and personal life. Modeling safe work practices and effective time management, and promptly communicating safety hazards.
• Applying adult learning principles to teach patients, families, and staff, providing clear guidance and supporting development as a preceptor when appropriate. Creating an environment that encourages feedback and continuous improvement.
• Utilizing the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to foster a healing environment. Developing individualized care plans that involve patients as partners and address holistic needs. Demonstrating critical thinking to identify issues and communicate effectively with care providers. Ensuring thorough documentation for collaboration.
• Committing to professional development, engaging in shared governance, supporting goal setting, and facilitating change to improve care quality and the work environment. Collaborating as a full partner on the care team and responding to colleagues' needs for support.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and using research and evidence-based practices to inform care. Discussing quality improvements in multidisciplinary rounds to influence patient care plans.