What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse, Pediatrics position at UPMC?
UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join the Pediatrics team in the Women's Hospital!
Apply now to join a unit with great teamwork and a diverse patient population!
One year of prior nursing experience preferred.
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
- Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. They are accountable for setting care standards, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Their responsibilities include leadership, communication, and supervision, with a strong focus on achieving positive patient outcomes and maintaining professional relationships. They also demonstrate a commitment to both the community and the nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
- Builds and maintains positive internal and external relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
- Understands cultural differences and promotes healthy peer relationships.
- Balances work and personal life; models safe work hours, time management, and healthy lifestyle.
- Reports workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
- Applies adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff; provides clear, detailed education for care transitions.
- Supports development of students and colleagues; may act as preceptor; fosters open dialogue and continuous improvement through feedback.
- Uses nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment; sets daily goals and holistic care plans with patient involvement.
- Demonstrates critical thinking to address clinical, social, psychological, spiritual, and safety issues.
- Communicates effectively with care team; negotiates and recommends changes in patient care and unit practices; ensures comprehensive documentation.
- Aligns care with professional standards and organizational goals to enhance safety, quality, and satisfaction; builds compassionate, patient-focused relationships.
- Takes responsibility for professional development; participates in shared governance, goal setting, and change processes to improve care and environment.
- Acts as an engaged team member; adapts to change and supports colleagues.
- Participates in unit-specific quality improvement; identifies opportunities and shares with team and management.
- Improves patient satisfaction through personal accountability; uses research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and influence care plans.