Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Pittsburgh Primary Care Brentwood

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Professional Staff Nurse will be responsible for managing patient care activities, utilizing independent judgment, and establishing relationships with healthcare providers and patients. With a commitment to quality improvement and community engagement, this position not only offers competitive pay but also comprehensive health benefits and a focus on work-life balance. If you are passionate about nursing and want to contribute to life-changing medicine, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

PTO and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Exceptional retirement program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse responsible for patient care activities and standards.
• Establish collaborative relationships with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality improvement efforts and establish positive relationships.
• Assist physicians with assessment, evaluation, and education.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Quality Improvement

Critical Thinking

EpicCare

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

EpicCare

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated - Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse, OP

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse, OP to support Pittsburgh Primary Care Brentwood.

Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating daylight shifts

Location: Brentwood with occasional travel to Greentree and Pleasant Hills

Department Details: This large primary care practice has 3 locations, serving patients from age 18 through lifespan. It includes 6 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers. No holidays or weekends are required. Responsibilities include quality improvement activities, post-hospital discharge follow-up, and medication reconciliation, primarily using EpicCare software, telephone triage, medication refills, coumadin management, result discussion, and patient education.

Discover what being a Professional Staff Nurse, OP can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you – it’s more than just a job!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set standards for care quality and level for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities utilizing independent judgment, communication, and collaboration
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrate commitment to the community and the nursing profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Offer career paths that build experience for current and future success
• Provide health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Support work-life balance with PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave
• Offer competitive pay for your work

EpicCare, computer skills, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams experience are preferred but not required.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for setting standards of care, managing, and providing patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The role involves establishing collaborative relationships with healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes and demonstrates a commitment to the community and nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in quality improvement efforts, identify opportunities for improvement, and utilize research and evidence-based practices
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, physicians, and patients
• Work effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple priorities, and operate specialized equipment
• Exercise good clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Demonstrate physical stamina and manual dexterity
• Apply adult learning principles in patient and staff education
• Formulate patient care goals involving the patient as a partner, and coordinate care with physicians
• Assist physicians with assessment, evaluation, and education
• Identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues
• Communicate effectively, document comprehensively, and promote safety and quality
• Create a compassionate, patient-focused experience and build healing relationships
• Maintain professional development, participate in governance, and support quality and practice improvements
• Adapt to change, demonstrate flexibility, and develop productive relationships