What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse, OP position at UPMC?
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, is a key member of the care team responsible for setting standards and delivering high-quality nursing care. They manage patient care using independent judgment, effective communication, and collaboration with healthcare providers, patients, and families. With full accountability, they foster relationships to support optimal outcomes and demonstrate dedication to both the community and the nursing profession.
The UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's South Satellite locations offers free on-site parking, a fantastic work environment that is surrounded by shops and restaurants and a nursing career ladder for continued growth and development.
Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education and Experience.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and evidence-based care.
- Builds positive relationships across departments and with patients and families.
- Applies critical thinking and clinical judgment in complex environments, managing changing priorities and specialized equipment.
- Provides holistic, patient-centered care through effective communication, education, and coordination with physicians.
- Supports professional development, shared governance, and continuous learning.
- Maintains comprehensive documentation, promotes safety, and fosters a compassionate care experience.
- Adapts to change, models work-life balance, and upholds accountability, cultural awareness, and teamwork.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000