Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Flagship CVT Surgeons

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Erie, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Erie, PA

Hospitals

About the position

UPMC Hamot's Flagship CVT Surgeons is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to provide high-quality care to cardiac and vascular patients. This role involves participating in quality improvement efforts, supporting patient education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient satisfaction and care outcomes. The position is scheduled for day shifts with flexibility, and does not require working on holidays, evenings, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
• Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.
• Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with patients and staff.
• Works productively within a complex environment, handling multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good clinical judgment and critical thinking in patient care.
• Provides detailed teaching to patients and families throughout their care.
• Supports the development of students and new staff.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue and continuous development.
• Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients, involving them as partners.
• Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physicians.
• Assists physicians with patient care, including assessment and education.
• Practices solid communication skills to articulate patient conditions to care providers.
• Documents patient care comprehensively to promote communication between caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional organization goals to improve patient safety and satisfaction.
• Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development and quality of care.
• Participates in practice-based shared governance and supports quality improvement efforts.
• Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Maintains productive working relationships and demonstrates accountability for actions.
• Models safe work hours and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Communicates safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Requirements

• Minimum six months experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
• CPR certification required based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cardiac and vascular patients.
• Experience using Epic.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with day shifts only.
• No required holidays, evenings, or weekends.