Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Flagship CVT Surgeons

$55,827 - $81,640/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Erie, PA

Part-time

Erie, PA

Hospitals

About the position

UPMC Hamot's Flagship CVT Surgeons is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to join their team! This position will be scheduled for day shift with some flexibility in hours. The role does not require working on holidays, evenings, or weekends, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a balanced work-life schedule. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with cardiac and vascular patients, as well as familiarity with the Epic electronic health record system, although this experience is preferred and not mandatory. This position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on providing high-quality care to patients in a supportive environment. As a Professional Staff Nurse, you will actively participate in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for enhancing patient care and satisfaction. You will utilize research and evidence-based practices to support improvements in clinical care, while also establishing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, patients, and their families. Critical thinking and good clinical judgment are essential, as you will be responsible for assessing patient needs, formulating care plans, and coordinating care with physicians. The role also involves teaching patients and families about their care, ensuring they are well-informed and supported throughout their treatment journey. You will be expected to demonstrate accountability for your professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the practice. This position is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to grow their careers in a dynamic and patient-centered environment.

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.
• 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.
• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Formulates 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.
• Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
• Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.
• Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
• Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
• Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Requirements

• Minimum six months experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cardiac and vascular patients.
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system.