What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse - Casual position at UPMC?
UPMC Northwest
Transitional Care Unit
Status: Casual
Shift: varies
Responsibilities:
Patient Care and Communication
- Apply the nursing process to deliver holistic, patient centered care
- Partner with patients and families to develop and achieve care goals
- Communicate clearly with the care team and advocate for appropriate care decisions
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation that supports continuity of care
- Demonstrate critical thinking across clinical, social, safety, and psychosocial needs
- Deliver compassionate care that enhances the patient experience
Clinical Leadership and Professional Practice
- Lead and support team initiatives that enhance patient care and the work environment
- Participate in shared governance and hospital wide councils
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, assessment, and analytical skills
Relationship Based Care and Team Collaboration
- Promote a healthy, respectful workplace culture
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across the care team
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and address workplace concerns appropriately
- Balance priorities through effective delegation and time management
Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Practice
- Identify and support opportunities to improve clinical quality and workplace practices
- Incorporate evidence based practice into daily work
- Participate in or lead initiatives that drive innovation and improve outcomes
Education and Professional Development
- Precept and mentor students, graduate nurses, and new hires
- Identify learning opportunities to improve care and team performance
- Seek and apply feedback to support continuous improvement
- Promote ongoing learning through education, research sharing, and unit-based development activities
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000