Join Our Team at 6 South – Casual Professional Staff Nurse

6 South at UPMC Hamot is looking to add a Casual Professional Staff Nurse to our team! This 43-bed Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant, and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit provides post-op care for a wide range of patients, including those recovering from cardiothoracic, vascular, and gastric bypass surgeries. The unit also specializes in telemetry, oxygen monitoring, and offers care for kidney transplant and hepatobiliary surgery patients.

Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who sets the standard for care quality, providing direct patient care through independent judgment and collaboration with the healthcare team. This role is responsible for managing patient care and ensuring the best outcomes through leadership, partnership, and supervision, while also demonstrating a commitment to the nursing profession and community.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain productive, positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and management, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to the team. Apply the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment, ensuring individualized, holistic care for patients. Use critical thinking to assess clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues, and communicate effectively with the care team to address patient needs. Maintain thorough, accurate documentation to enhance communication and promote quality care. Incorporate evidence-based practices and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Educate patients, families, and staff, providing clear guidance for care transitions and empowering learning. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Engage in professional development, contributing to shared governance and helping drive change for continuous improvement in patient care and the practice environment. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic care setting, responding to changes and challenges in the healthcare environment.