Clinician, Cardio-Thoracic Post-Surgical and Intervention Care, UPMC Harrisburg

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

302d • $45 - $57

About The Position

Main 6 is a 26 bed Cardiac-Thoracic Interventional Unit. The team cares for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients. Many of these patients have undergone open heart surgery-bypass, valve, vascular and thoracic surgery. In some situations, the team collaborates with the research team for patients involved in cardiac research trials. Most of these patients are admitted directly to the unit from home, operating room, cardiac processing unit or cardio-thoracic intensive care unit. Main 6 is a fast-paced, high-energy unit that offers nurses an opportunity to practice at the top of their licensure. The care of these patients may include complex oral and intravenous medication regimen, chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, significant experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, and experience in caring for patients participating in cardiac research trials. This unit offers a unique opportunity for both novice and experienced nurses to fine tune skills and/or build a strong foundation of cardiac acute care experience that may open additional opportunities in the future. Main 6 offers the opportunity to enhance assessment skills, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, time management, and prioritization. The foundations learned on Main 6 will set you up to be a successful nurse. Main 6 promotes an environment of teamwork, learning, council involvement, and educational opportunities for career growth. We look forward to meeting you.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Masters degree preferred.
• BS/BSN required.
• If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.
• Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse.
• The 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.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• 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 productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification preferred.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34 with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.
• Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques.
• Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work.
• Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.
• Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role.
• 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.
• Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.
• Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
• Practices solid verbal and written communication skills and can 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.
• Ensures patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Serves as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process.
• Identifies, educates, and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition.
• Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility, or system level.
• Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding.
• Completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree