Description

UPMC Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates South are hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to support their outpatient practice in Lawreceville, PA! In this position, you will work Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-4:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! 

This position is primarily a seditary role that will be responsible for triaging patient phone calls. The ideal candidate will be proficient in typing, have experience with EPIC, and be willing to assist in other areas of the practice including rooming patients, phlebotomy, and injections. 

**Sign-on bonus may be available!** 

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Formulates 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. Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician. Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.  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 office practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. 

Qualifications

Minimum six months experience preferred.

BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state. CPR Certification UPMC approved national certification preferred CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34


• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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