Professional Staff Nurse (OP) - UPMC Mercy
Job DescriptionUPMC Mercy is hiring for an Outpatient, Registered Nurse, to work in their Chronic Pain clinic!nThis position is Flex, Full-Time, and will work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, with no weekend or holiday commitment! Applicants with ACLS and Dysrhythmia training are highly encouraged to apply.
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Responsibilities:
nnDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
nDemonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
nMaintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
nModels safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
nCommunicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
nDemonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
nProvides 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.
nSupports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
nCreates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
nApplies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
nFormulates 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.
nDemonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
nPractices 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.
nPatient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
nIncorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
nCreates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
nDemonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
nActively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
nServes as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
nParticipates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
nAdapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
nActively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
nIdentifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
nTakes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
nUtilizes 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.
nPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
nPerforms other duties as assignednnThe 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
nZero to two years of experience.
BSN preferred.
nAbility to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
nAbility to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
nGood clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
nCritical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
nMobility and visual manual dexterity.
nPhysical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
nnLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnUPMC approved national certification preferred.
nCurrent licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
nGraduate nurses must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
nThough temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
nACLS required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
nAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nRegistered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)nAct 34nnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Analytical Clinical Works Critical Thinking Fine Motor Skills Health Care Nursing Process Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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Responsibilities:
nnDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
nDemonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
nMaintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
nModels safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
nCommunicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
nDemonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
nProvides 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.
nSupports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
nCreates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
nApplies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
nFormulates 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.
nDemonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
nPractices 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.
nPatient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
nIncorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
nCreates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
nDemonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
nActively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
nServes as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
nParticipates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
nAdapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
nActively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
nIdentifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
nTakes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
nUtilizes 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.
nPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
nPerforms other duties as assignednnThe 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
nZero to two years of experience.
BSN preferred.
nAbility to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
nAbility to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
nGood clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
nCritical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
nMobility and visual manual dexterity.
nPhysical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
nnLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnUPMC approved national certification preferred.
nCurrent licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
nGraduate nurses must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
nThough temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
nACLS required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
nAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nRegistered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)nAct 34nnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Analytical Clinical Works Critical Thinking Fine Motor Skills Health Care Nursing Process Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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