Senior Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Mercy is currently hiring a flex full-time Senior Professional Staff Nurse to support our 6F Stroke Rehab department. This position will work at minimum 28 hours per week with the ability to flex up to full-time hours if staffing requires it. 

Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. Senior level requires 2 years of experience at minimum. Title and salary as shown is for a Senior Professional Staff Nurse. 

Our Comprehensive Stroke Center is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients with stroke and their families. As a Senior Professional Staff Nurse, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes physiatrists, rehabilitation nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, case managers, and neuropsychologists. Together, we will work to provide individualized and comprehensive care to our patients, addressing their physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.

We are committed to investing in our nurses, providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their careers. From tuition reimbursement to loan forgiveness programs, we are dedicated to supporting our nurses every step of the way.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality patient care, utilizing evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the unique needs of each patient.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care transitions and optimal patient outcomes.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care and safety.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of unit-based policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

• Provide education and support to patients and families, promoting health literacy and empowering them to take an active role in their care.

• Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices and advancements in the field of stroke rehabilitation.

• Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure seamless care transitions and optimal patient outcomes.

• Participate in unit-based decision-making, contributing to the development and implementation of unit-based policies and procedures.

• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff members, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care and safety.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of unit-based policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

• Provide education and support to patients and families, promoting health literacy and empowering them to take an active role in their care.

• Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices and advancements in the field of stroke rehabilitation.

• Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure seamless care transitions and optimal patient outcomes.

• Participate in unit-based decision-making, contributing to the development and implementation of unit-based policies and procedures.

• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff members, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

• Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.

• BSN preferred.

• Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to Senior level.

• Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain Senior status.

• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

• 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 specialized equipment.

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

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

• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

• UPMC approved nursing certification preferred.

• Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.

•  CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

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

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Benefits:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000.

• UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2023 and 2024 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)

• 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)

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.upmc.com/careers

Contact Information:

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran