UPMC Presbyterian Ambulatory Surgery department is looking for a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to join their team!
We serve pre-op and post-op surgical patients with daily volumes varying anywhere from 60-80 patients daily with approximately 60% going home the same day. We boast a dynamic team-focused atmosphere, and you will have the chance to collaborate with nurses, PCTs, and HUCs. This position will work 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. No weekend or holidays! The department shifts include early shift 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., later day shift 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5:00, and closing shift 12 noon to 8:30 p.m.
The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Responsibilities:
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. 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. 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.