Professional Staff Nurse, BSN

UPMC Muncy has an opening for a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse, BSN to join the Emergency Department

This position will work Night Shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and will be assigned every other weekend/holiday This position is Night Program eligible for experienced RNs and includes an extra $2 shift differential incentive. Apply today to learn more

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 of up to $15,000 for experienced nurses.

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year , 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)

Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full-Time status)

*** $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for nurses with over one year of experience**

****Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects the level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer. ****

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for setting 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:

• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunities 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.

• 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 a 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 patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and can 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.

• 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 a healthy lifestyle. Communicate with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

• 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, and 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.

• 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, and may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of all ages served by their assigned unit. They must also understand the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and be able to assess and interpret data reflective of the patient’s status to identify and meet age-specific needs as outlined in department policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-2 years.

• Education: BSN required.

• Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.

• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.

• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in the application of the nursing process.

• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Flexible Work Options: UPMC offers a variety of flexible options, including traditional rotating/flexible shifts and special programs for primarily night or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired into or transitioning to these programs must have at least 6 months of nursing experience and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours. If interested, please inform your recruiter during the interview process.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.

• CPR certification based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.

• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not from the issue date of the permit. UPMC requires GNs to take the licensure examination within six months of their start date, or they may be terminated or demoted from the GN position at the discretion of the BU.

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Note: Current licensure must be in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran