Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology/Infusion

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to join their team. This exciting role involves providing high-quality nursing care and collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and the opportunity to float between various oncology offices in the Pittsburgh area. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the oncology nursing field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$6,000 sign on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse responsible for quality patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Accountable for professional development and improving patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement efforts and enhances patient care.
• Develops relationships with patients and colleagues to support care goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Communication

Leadership

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 Time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) to float between our Medical Oncology offices located in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. The office locations will include the UPMC Passavant in McCandless, PA, UPMC St. Margaret in Aspinwall, PA, our Moon/Sewickley office in Moon/Sewickley, PA, our Beaver office in Beaver, PA, & our Butler office in Butler, PA. This position offers a $6,000 sign on bonus, mileage, and will work a Regular Full-Time Daylight schedule Monday through Friday floating between offices as a Treatment/Infusion nurse.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for setting 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 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.

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

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunities 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.
• 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.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff.
• 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.