Professional Staff Nurse, OP

Job Description

UPMCNeurosciencesInstitute–NeurologyWest2005TechnologyParkway,Suite400,Mechanicsburg,PA17050

UPMC Neurosciences Institute is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Professional Staff Nurse, Outpatient RN to join our growing Neurology West team in Mechanicsburg. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced specialty practice while providing exceptional care and education to patients with neurological conditions.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team member who enjoys patient education, clinical coordination, and developing specialized skills within neurology. This role supports a high-volume practice and works closely with providers, clinical staff, and patients to ensure the delivery of outstanding care.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• May leave at 4:00 PM on Fridays if additional hours were worked throughout the week
• No holidays
• No weekends
• Travel required to other practice locations based on staffing and operational needs
• May assist other practices as needed
• Potential for one work-from-home day following successful completion of training, based on patient volume, staffing, and departmental needs

Join UPMC Neurosciences Institute and become part of a dedicated team committed to advancing neurological care while delivering an exceptional patient experience.

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 initiatives. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and collaborates with colleagues and leadership to implement enhancements. Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and the overall quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care by identifying research topics, articles, and best practices related to the clinical specialty or areas of interest.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families. Works effectively within a complex environment, managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment. Exercises sound clinical judgment and strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills related to patient care. Utilizes critic