Professional Staff Nurse - 3MT Medical Telemetry
Company: UPMC
Location: Greenville
Posted on: July 21, 2021
Job Description:
Description
UPMC Horizon is currently hiring a Full
Time Staff Nurse or Professional Staff Nurse to support the 3MT
Medical Telemetry unit.
3MT is a Medical Telemetry unit with all semi-private rooms and two
isolation rooms. Some of the patients on this unit may be on the
portable cardiac monitor. There is a charge nurse on each shift
that watches the main station monitor, but it is also the
responsibility of the individual nurse to watch the cardiac monitor
for any rhythm changes. The major diagnoses for our patients are
chest pain, CHF, COPD, A-fib, GI Bleed, Diabetic, CVA vs TIA,
Pneumonia, Renal Failure and some orthopedic post-op patients.
As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:
• Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the
greater Pittsburgh area
• An incomparable?benefits
package, including tuition reimbursement
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern
equipment and technology in health care today
UPMC offers a very clearly defined?Nursing
Career Ladder?to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary
from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual
experience and education. Please note that the below salary may
vary pending years of experience and education of the selected
candidate.?
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Graduate Nurses that are eligible for the State Board Licensure and
Professional Staff Nurses with nursing experience will be
considered for this position. UPMC is proud to be a leader in
nursing education and training by offering a?residency
program?for new nurses.??
The Staff Nurse and Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in
the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement
and continued growth. Apply today!?
Purpose:
The Professional 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 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 the beginnings
of 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
begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to the
nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
process.
- Actively 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.
- Must be educated and knowledgeable
regarding cardiac medications and drips appropriate to be given on
a telemetry unit
- Must be educated and knowledgeable
in cardiac rhythms interpretation (within 6 months of
hire)
Qualifications
Minimum six months
experience.
BSN preferred.
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 patients status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patients requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as
described in the department policy and
procedures.
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. 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:
Employee must obtain required ACLS certification within 1 year of
hire/transfer
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on AHA standards
that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component
within 30 days of hire
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as a
Registered Professional Nurse.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with
renewal
- UPMC approved national
certification preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC, Erie , Professional Staff Nurse - 3MT Medical Telemetry, Other , Greenville, Pennsylvania
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