Description

UPMC Horizon is currently hiring a Part Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Cardiac Services department.

Cardiac Services cares for patients Monday through Friday during daylight hours. We see both inpatient and outpatients at both Shenango Valley (Farrell, PA) and Greenville, PA campuses for cardiac stress testing as well as the application of holter and event monitors. We also monitor cardiac patients while exercising at both campuses. Our nurses work together to ensure our patients receive outstanding care.

As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:
• Competitive wages, including a BSN differential
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

UPMC offers a very clearly defined Nursing Career Ladder to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Please note that the below salary may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate. 

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth. Apply today! 

Purpose:
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) and a member of the care delivery team. The 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 the beginnings of 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 begins to demonstrate 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.
• Maintains accurate and precise records for all cardiac procedures performed. Completes the initial assessment and care plans. Care plan is updated during rehab program and at the end of the program.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and coopeative relationship with medical staff, co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Makes sound decisions based on factual information and seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
• Administers and monitors modalities for cardiac evaluation and treatment of cardiac disease and/or illness.
• Performs job functions with consideration to thoroughness, accuracy and neatness; effect on patients and others; technical knowledge and competence.
• Explains the purpose and proper procedures for performing diagnostic and therapeutic services to the patient.
• Adminsters, monitors, evaluates and recommends changes for physician prescribed cardiac diagnostic procedures including cardiac stress testing, EKGs and holter monitors.
• Performs cardiac testing and rehabilitation for patients and their families with cardiac disease and/or illness.
• Perform stress tests, apply holter and event monitors, perform cardiac caths, and perform phase I cardiac rehab
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability and independent judgement recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Establishes and ensures proper care and usage of equipment and supplies. Regularly examinies and performs preventative maintenance of cardiac equipment to provide optimal service to the patient.

Qualifications

Minimum six months experience. 

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