Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology (Collaborative Practice)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center seeks a Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) for a FLEX full-time position in Pittsburgh. This role involves collaborating with a clinical team to ensure optimal patient care, participating in quality improvement, and maintaining professional development. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $6,000

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license and a focus on oncology nursing.
• Experience in a clinical setting with patient management is preferred.
• Commitment to professional development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage clinic patients in partnership with providers.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and evidence-based practice.
• Build productive relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical management

Quality improvement

Cultural competence

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. It is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

As the leading institution in western Pennsylvania for cancer care, research, and education, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is well-positioned to contribute globally to reducing the burden of cancer.

We are currently hiring a Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) on a FLEX Full-Time basis to support our Medical Oncology team at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA. This role offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and involves working a FLEX full-time daylight schedule, Monday through Friday, supporting the 2nd-floor Medical Oncology team across various Oncology Disease Centers.

The Collaborative Practice Nurse will:

• Work daily with providers and the clinical team to assess and manage clinic patients.
• Triage patient questions, concerns, and needs.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in quality improvement efforts and using evidence-based practice to enhance patient care.
• Engaging in research discussions and influencing care plans.
• Maintaining professional development and participating in shared governance and change initiatives.
• Building productive relationships, demonstrating cultural competence, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Teaching patients, families, students, and staff, and supporting their development.
• Applying the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment, formulating daily goals, and documenting comprehensively.