Professional Staff Nurse - Physician Services, West Mifflin

UPMC; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Surgical Services is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse (RN) in West Mifflin, PA, responsible for triaging patient calls and coordinating care. The role offers two 10-hour shifts per week with no weekend or holiday requirements, focusing on patient-centered treatment and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) credentials required.
• Ability to triage patient calls and provide care coordination.
• Mentorship and operational support experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patient phone calls and coordinating care.
• Providing education to patients and collaborating with teams.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Job description

The UPMC Surgical Servicesteam is looking to hire a part-time Professional Staff Nurse (RN) role to assist their team at 275 Clairton Blvd., Suite 500, West Mifflin, PA 15236.

The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for triaging patient phone calls and messages, coordinating patient care, and working closely with our certified nurse midwives. Nurses are expected to handle calls from ultrasound departments and pharmacies, relay results to patients, and provide patient instructions.

This role will work two 10-hour shifts per week - No weekends or holidays required!

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, patients, and external partners, demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Support a balanced work-life approach while upholding safety standards and reporting workplace hazards.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients, families, students, and new staff, applying adult learning principles and fostering continuous growth.
• Lead by example, serving as a mentor and preceptor to new employees while promoting an environment of inquiry and collaboration.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to deliver holistic, patient-centered treatment plans.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking and communication skills, effectively coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate documentation to facilitate seamless communication among caregivers and optimize patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Actively engage in shared governance, goal setting, and improvement initiatives to enhance the practice environment.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement, leveraging research and evidence-based practices to advance patient care.
• Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and commitment to excellence within a dynamic healthcare setting.