Sr. Professional Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside recherche un infirmier enregistré pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Vous soignerez un grand volume de patients, bénéficierez d'un emploi du temps équilibré sans quarts de nuit, et participerez activement à l'amélioration continue des soins. La position offre une opportunité unique pour les infirmiers cherchant à évoluer dans un environnement collaboratif.

Qualifications

• Infirmier(ère) diplômé(e) avec des compétences en expertise clinique.
• Capacité à communiquer de manière efficace et à évaluer les besoins des patients.
• Passion pour le développement d'autrui et la formation.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins aux patients pré et post-opératoires avec un accent sur la qualité et la sécurité.
• Participer à l'amélioration des pratiques de soins et au leadership au sein de l'équipe.
• Mentor pour les étudiants et le personnel nouveau.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC Shadyside Same Day Surgery Department!

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Registered Nurse to join our high-volume team, caring for 40–60 diverse pre and post-op patients daily. Enjoy a consistent schedule with primary shifts from 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, occasional rotated shifts, and only one weekend call every 3 months. No scheduled night shifts or holidays—department is closed on all UPMC-approved holidays. This is a great opportunity for RNs looking to be part of a dynamic surgical team while maintaining work-life balance.

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence-based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment. Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.
• 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. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.