UPMC Hamot is hiring a casual Professional Staff Nurse to join the 4 Medical Respiratory Intermediate Unit!
Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
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Builds productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
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Demonstrates cultural awareness and encourages healthy peer relationships.
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Maintains balance between work and personal life; models healthy time management and lifestyle habits.
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Reports workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
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Applies adult learning principles (and/or pediatric teaching skills) when educating patients, families, students, and new staff.
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Provides clear, detailed teaching to support patients and families through care and transitions.
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Supports development of students and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
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Encourages open dialogue, feedback, and continuous learning.
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Uses the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment.
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Develops daily patient goals and holistic plans of care in partnership with patients.
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Demonstrates critical thinking when identifying clinical, social, psychological, safety, and spiritual needs.
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Communicates effectively with the care team and advocates for necessary changes in care or unit practices.
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Documents comprehensively to support communication among care providers.
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Incorporates organizational and professional goals to improve safety, quality, and satisfaction.
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Builds compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
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Takes accountability for professional growth to enhance practice and patient care.
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Participates in shared governance, unit goal setting, and change initiatives.
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Acts as an engaged partner on the care team, responding willingly to team needs.
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Participates in efforts that improve patient care and the practice environment; adapts flexibly to change.
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Engages in unit-specific quality improvement activities and identifies opportunities for improvement.
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Takes personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
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Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care and influences patient plans during rounds.
