Professional Staff Nurse, OP- Respiratory - UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

Job Description

Looking to make a real impact in patient care while expanding your clinical expertise? Join our team as a Nurse in our Respiratory Department, where every day brings new opportunities to perform cutting-edge diagnostic tests and support patients across all stages of life.

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We're seeking compassionate professionals who bring both clinical precision and a deep understanding of age-specific care. You'll play a vital role in assessing patients' conditions and delivering care that aligns with the principlesof growth and development—backed by department policies and best practices.

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If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported, this is the place to be.

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  Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors

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  Carry out other assigned responsibilities as needed

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\nRelationship Building & Communication\n

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  Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with:

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    Executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers

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    Ancillary and support staff, other departments

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    Patients and families

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  Demonstrate effective communication skills that promote collaboration and patient understanding

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  Translate patient condition to other care providers and recommend changes to care plans or practices

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  Maintain open dialogue, encourage feedback, and foster continuous learning among team members

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  Communicate workplace safety hazards to peers and management

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\nClinical Judgment & Critical Thinking\n

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  Exercise sound clinical judgment with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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  Apply critical thinking in all aspects of patient care, including leading others in the nursing process

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  Demonstrate ability to identify and respond to clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs

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\nPatient Care & Support\n

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  Assist physician in all aspects of patient care, including assessment, evaluation, and education

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  Formulate holistic goals and care plans that treat the patient as a partner in care

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  Triage patient situations and coordinate care effectively

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  Provide appropriate and thorough documentation to enhance communication between caregivers

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  Create a healing and compassionate experience for patients and families

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\nEducation & Teaching\n

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  Apply knowledge of adult learning principles (and child teaching methods, if applicable)

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  Deliver effective education to patients and families for navigating care episodes

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  Support development of students, new staff, and colleagues through mentorship and training

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\nQuality Improvement & Professional Development\n

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  Actively participate in department- or practice-specific quality improvement efforts

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  Identify and share opportunities for improvement with colleagues and management

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  Utilize evidence-based research to advance clinical care

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  Maintain accountability for ongoing professional growth and enhancing quality of practice

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  Participate in practice-based governance, goal setting, and transition/change efforts

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  Align efforts with national professional organizations and health system goals to improve safety, quality, and satisfaction

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\nTeamwork & Work Environment\n

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  Serve as a highly engaged partner on the care team, willingly assisting and collaborating

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  Contribute to work that improves patient outcomes and the professional practice environment

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  Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change

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  Develop productive relationships and show enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment

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  Maintain balance between personal life and work duties

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  Model healthy lifestyle choices and time management strategies

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  Uphold cultural sensitivity and accountability for respectful workplace relationships

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\nPhysical & Technical Skills\n

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  Maintain mobility, visual and manual dexterity

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  Demonstrate physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients

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  Effectively manage complex environments and specialized equipment

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Required Licenses and Certifications\n

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

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

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\nAdditional Notes and Requirements\n

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  UPMC-approved national certification is preferred

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  Must hold current RN licensure in:

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    The state where the facility is located, or

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    A state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the facility's state

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  CPR must meet AHA standards, including:

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    A didactic component

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    A skills demonstration component

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    Completed within 30 days of hire

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  Graduate Nurses (GNs) must:

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    Take the licensure exam within 6 months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first

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    Note: TPPs are valid for one year from graduation, not from issue date

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    GNs who do not meet this timeline may be terminated or demoted from the GN position at the discretion of the Business Unit (BU)

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