The Division of General Internal Medicine- Birmingham Free Clinic is hiring a Part Time Professional Staff Nurse, OP to join their team! This is a program for Health Care to Underserved Population’s Birmingham Clinic; PARKING INCLUDED.

Schedule/Hours:

· Two Monday evenings per month (1:00pm – 9pm)

· Thursdays (8:30am-5pm)

· Every other Saturday (8:30am – 1:00pm)

Sign On Bonus may be available.

Purpose:
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse is 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 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:

• Actively participates in department or practice-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
• 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.
• 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 both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Formulates 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. Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.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 office 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 practice-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.
• 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.

Position-specific Responsibilities:

· Position is located at the Birmingham Free Clinic on the UPMC Mercy campus: Mercy Community Health Building, 1515 Locust Street, Pgh, PA 15219

· Birmingham is the longest-operating free clinic in Western Pennsylvania and our mission is to provide compassionate, integrated, and interdisciplinary care to medically vulnerable and uninsured patients.

· The position is 20 hours per week which will include some Monday evenings, and alternating Saturday mornings.

· Coordinate and oversee workflow of clinic sessions with core clinic staff as well as volunteer health professional students, physicians, and pharmacists.

· Mentor and coordinate volunteer and curriculum-placed health professional students from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Sciences, etc.

· Perform CLIA-waived, on-site diagnostic tests (A1C, Pregnancy, Urinalysis); immunizations and PPD placement; EKG, IM injections, and enter test results in the electronic medical record.

· Review lab results and establish a plan for addressing abnormal results with the Birmingham Medical Directors.

· Conduct pre-visit and inter-visit planning for patients.

· Assist FTE Nurse in triaging patient referrals and inquiries.

· Assess health maintenance status of patients and order tests, immunizations, etc. to fulfill HM goals.

· Collaborate closely with supervisor, the Clinical Director, and the Birmingham Medical Directors to achieve patient and clinic goals and quality improvement. Join an interdisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to care of the underserved.

· Coordinate specialty clinic session schedules with key providers.

· Provide pre-visit and between visit care and planning to improve follow-up rate and patient outcomes.

· Be a problem-solver, collaborator/team player, flexible, self-starting, and enthusiastic.