Professional Staff Nurse - Casual

UPMC Northwest

Transitional Care Unit

Status: Casual

Shift: varies

Responsibilities:

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Patient Care and Communication

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  Apply the nursing process to deliver holistic, patient centered care

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  Partner with patients and families to develop and achieve care goals

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  Communicate clearly with the care team and advocate for appropriate care decisions

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  Maintain accurate, thorough documentation that supports continuity of care

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  Demonstrate critical thinking across clinical, social, safety, and psychosocial needs

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  Deliver compassionate care that enhances the patient experience

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Clinical Leadership and Professional Practice

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  Lead and support team initiatives that enhance patient care and the work environment

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  Participate in shared governance and hospital wide councils

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  Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, assessment, and analytical skills

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Relationship Based Care and Team Collaboration

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  Promote a healthy, respectful workplace culture

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  Build strong, collaborative relationships across the care team

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  Demonstrate cultural awareness and address workplace concerns appropriately

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  Balance priorities through effective delegation and time management

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Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Practice

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  Identify and support opportunities to improve clinical quality and workplace practices

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  Incorporate evidence based practice into daily work

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  Participate in or lead initiatives that drive innovation and improve outcomes

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Education and Professional Development

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  Precept and mentor students, graduate nurses, and new hires

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  Identify learning opportunities to improve care and team performance

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  Seek and apply feedback to support continuous improvement

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  Promote ongoing learning through education, research sharing, and unit-based development activities

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  Minimum 3 years of RN experience

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  BSN preferred

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  UPMC approved nursing certification required

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  Certification not required with MSN or DNP

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  Master's in related field may substitute if BSN is held

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  Completion of one My Nursing Career Ladder contribution required

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  Current PA RN licensure or multistate license

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  BLS or CPR certification (AHA) required within 30 days

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Skills and Requirements

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  Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

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  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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  Ability to lead application of the nursing process

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  Meets or exceeds 'Solid' performance rating to obtain and maintain role

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Physical Requirements

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  Ability to stand, walk, lift, and position patients

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  Manual dexterity and visual acuity required

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