Casual, Professional Staff Nurse, UPMC Harrisburg, North 10 - Intermediate Care Unit.

$36,150 - $56,451/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Harrisburg, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Professional Staff Nurse at UPMC Harrisburg is a registered nurse responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role involves managing patient care activities, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices. The nurse will engage in continuous professional development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and discusses them with colleagues and management.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.
• 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, considering their individual needs.
• Practices solid communication skills to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice.
• Serves as a highly engaged partner on the care team and responds to team member needs for assistance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, and new staff.

Requirements

• One year of RN experience required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice-to-haves

• UPMC approved national certification preferred.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within six months of hire.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options including night and weekend shifts with premium pay differentials.
• Multiple educational opportunities for career growth.