Professional Staff Nurse ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology/Infusion Education, Training & Library - Pittsburgh, PA at Geebo

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

Job DescriptionPurpose:
nUPMC 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.
nAs 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.
nUPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a Regular Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) to help support the UPMC Passavant Medical Oncology network team/office located in McCandless/Pittsburgh, PA.
This position will work a regular Full-Time Daylight schedule Monday through Friday as an Infusion/Treatment Nurse working with a medical oncology team to care for a large practice of medical oncology patients.
nThe Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and is a member of the care delivery team.
The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care.
nThe 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 of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision.
nThe 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.
nInterested 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! n
Responsibilities:
nnDemonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
nDemonstrates 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 and the practice environment.
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
nActively 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:
identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
nApplies 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.
Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
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.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
nDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
nnMinimum 6 months of RN experience required nBSN preferred.
nOncology experience preferred nIV Skills preferred nThe individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
nThey must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient.
nAbility to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities are required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills are necessary to exercise and to lead others in the application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patientsnnLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in PA, OH, or NY is required.
CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hirennBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nRegistered Nurse (RN)nAct 34nnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Adult Education Analytical Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Change Management Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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