Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot! UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-designated facility in Erie, PA, is seeking a dedicated Professional Staff Nurse (Casual) to support our dynamic 5 South unit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team in a leading healthcare facility, where you will provide high-quality care to patients while advancing your nursing skills in a supportive environment. **_Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience._** Job Summary: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for delivering high-quality care, managing patient activities, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role involves leadership, patient care, and fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Unit Overview: 5 South is a 46-bed medical-telemetry unit specializing in cardiac care, including conditions like Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, and Arrhythmias. It also cares for patients with medical conditions such as Pneumonia, Renal Failure, and Chest Pain. The unit provides telemetry and intermediate care for patients post-cardiac procedures, offering a supportive environment for both new graduates and experienced nurses to develop expertise in cardiac care. Responsibilities: + Demonstrates proficiency in adult learning principles (and/or pediatric teaching when applicable), effectively teaching patients, families, students, and new staff. Ensures thorough patient education throughout the care process, from admission through transition to other care settings. + Supports the development of students and colleagues, may act as a preceptor. Fosters an open environment of continuous learning by seeking and acting on feedback to improve clinical practice. + Takes responsibility for professional development, enhancing both nursing practice and patient care. Actively participates in shared governance, unit goal-setting, and supports initiatives aimed at improving care and the practice environment. + Collaborates effectively as a team member, offering assistance and support to colleagues when needed. Responds to changes in the healthcare environment and demonstrates flexibility in adapting to new practices. + Cultivates productive relationships with colleagues and patients through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment. Recognizes cultural differences and promotes healthy interpersonal relationships. Prioritizes work-life balance and models time management and healthy lifestyle practices. + Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care, developing individualized plans of care that involve patients as active partners. Incorporates a holistic approach to care, addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual factors. + Demonstrates strong communication skills, advocating for patients and collaborating with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Ensures comprehensive documentation that fosters clear communication among caregivers. + Incorporates national professional standards and health system goals to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and quality. Strives to create a compassionate, patient-centered experience. + Actively contributes to quality improvement efforts within the department or unit. Identifies opportunities for improvement and collaborates with colleagues and management to enhance patient care and service quality. + Utilizes research and evidence-based practices to drive improvements in clinical care. Engages in discussions during multidisciplinary rounds and uses research findings to inform clinical decisions and patient care strategies. If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours! We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email valencickp@upmc.edu to request Saturdays. **Please click this link to schedule an appointment:** Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling (https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/hamotrecruiterofficehours@upmc.edu/bookings/) The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of all ages, as specified for their assigned unit. This includes a solid understanding of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The nurse must be able to assess data related to the patient’s condition, interpret the necessary information, and identify age-specific care requirements to meet each patient's needs according to department policies and procedures. Qualifications: + Minimum of 1 year of experience. + BSN preferred. + Ability 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 effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and operate specialized equipment. + Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills related to patient care. + Ability to lead others in applying the nursing process with critical thinking skills. + Physical stamina, including frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. + Mobility and visual/manual dexterity required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + UPMC-approved national certification preferred. + Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of employment, or in a state with a compact agreement. + CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, meeting AHA standards with both didactic and skills demonstration components. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). + NIH Stroke Scale (NIH). + Act 34 clearance. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.