Mother/Baby Professional Staff Nurse - UPMC Hamot

Mom Baby Unit Professional Staff Nurse

The Mom Baby Unit at Hamot is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join our team!

Position Details

• Status: Full-time
• Schedule: Rotating days and nights, including rotating holidays
• Availability: Must be available for both day and night shifts
• Experience Requirement: Minimum of 3 years of RN experience required

Title and starting pay rate will be determined based on years of experience.

Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and 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 role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. 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:

• 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.
• 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 as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. 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 unit 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 unit-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.
• Actively participates in department or unit-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, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience required.
• BSN preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care to the patient populations served, including:
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess, interpret, and respond to patient data based on age-specific needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Must successfully complete annual professional contributions aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, as approved by the Unit Director.
• Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation for promotion to this level and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating annually to retain status.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, leaders, physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment while managing multiple and changing priorities.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and support others in the application of the nursing process.
• Physical requirements include mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Certification & Professional Development Requirements

Annual completion of a professional contribution approved by the Unit Director AND one of the following:

• Obtain and maintain a UPMC-approved nursing certification within 1 year of hire/transfer OR
• Certification is not required if a Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is held.
• If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of certification.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the facility is located OR a multistate license issued by a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility's state must apply for state licensure within 60 days.
• CPR/BLS certification in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
• My Nursing Careerapproved certification, if applicable.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veteran.