Staff Nurse - Flex Full Time 5M Ortho/Med/Surg - UPMC McKeesport vacancy at UPMC in Pittsburgh

UPMC is currently interviewing Staff Nurse - Flex Full Time 5M Ortho/Med/Surg - UPMC McKeesport on Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:36:22 GMT. Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse... Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Staff Nurse...

Staff Nurse - Flex Full Time 5M Ortho/Med/Surg - UPMC McKeesport

Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Description: UPMC is currently interviewing Staff Nurse - Flex Full Time 5M Ortho/Med/Surg - UPMC McKeesport right now, this vacancy will be placed in Pennsylvania. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Full-Time Staff Nurse to help support the MCK-Resource Unit Department for its UPMC McKeesport location. This position will support the Orthopedic an Med/Surg units.

The Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN) and a member of the care delivery team. The Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the pr! ovision of nursing care. The 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 Staff Nurse encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The 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 Staff Nurse begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

** This position will be required to work 5 (8 hour 3p - 11p or daylights)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates! in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities and demonstrates an understanding of shared governance and begins participating at the unit level. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.

Applies basic 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. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.

• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, spiritual issues within the episode of care. Learns to incorporate national professional organization as well as business unit and health system¿s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction! . Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that consider individual pa! tient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve nursing practice. Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patient, families and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.

Actively engages in clinical development and/or RN residency program for new hires. Requests opportunities to learn safe, accountable and autonomous practice from more experienced nurses. Seeks, accepts and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of lear! ning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional nursing organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in unit-based journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement on the clinical area.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patie! nts and self by supporting safety in the workplace.

Basic Qu! alifications

• 0-1 year experience.
• Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Class and Critical Care Class for ICU Unit

Licensure/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire for the following units: ED, CVU, ICU and 5M.
• CPR within 30 days of beginning employment

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:36:22 GMT

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