Sr Prof Staff Nurse - NICU (Casual)
Company: UPMC
Location: Erie
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description UPMC Hamot NICU is looking to hire a Casual Registered
Nurse to join their team! Job title and salary will be based upon
qualifications and career ladder requirements. Purpose:The Senior
Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the
care delivery team. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse is
responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority
and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Senior
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 Senior
Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership,
collaboration and supervision. The Senior 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 Senior Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates
a commitment to the community and to the nursing
profession.Responsibilities:Demonstrates accountability for
professional development that improves the quality of professional
practice and the quality of patient care.Actively participates in
unit-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 processActively
participates in department or unit-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: identifies research issues or
articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest,
discusses opportunities for quality improvement at
multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of
care.Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or
teaching children if applicable) 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 as well as transition to another
level of care and/or home.Supports the development of students, new
staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.Creates an
environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by
asking for feedback and improving practice.Applies the nursing
process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a
healing environment.Formulates daily 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.Demonstrates
critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social,
safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care
within an episode of care.Practices solid communication skills, and
is able to 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.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.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. Qualifications 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 as specified below.They must also
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 and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as
described in the department policy and procedures.Minimum 2 years
experience.BSN preferred.Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher
on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted
to this level.Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual
performance evaluation to maintain status.Annual completion of a VP
approved professional contribution selected from one of the
corporate nursing goals.Must have VP approval for promotion.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.Critical thinking skills
necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the
nursing process.Mobility and visual manual dexterity.Physical
stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of
patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Current
licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing
state.UPMC approved nursing certification required.Must maintain
certification status.Certification not required if Master's in
nursing is held.CPR required based on AHA standards that include
both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days
of hireNRP certification to be obtained within 1 year of hire or
transfer into departmentBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Registered
Nurse (RN)Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI
Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID
vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer
to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this
page to learn more. Total Rewards More than just competitive pay
and benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards package cares for you in all
areas of life - because we believe that you're at your best when
receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial,
and more. Our Values At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that
guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values
of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening,
Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital
role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees,
patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us?
Apply today.
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