Sr. Professional Staff Nurse (TCU) - UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

UPMC NorthwestSeneca, PATransitional Care UnitFlex Full TimeNIGHT SHIFTS

Responsibilities:

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  Clinical Excellence & Leadership

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    Identifies opportunities to improve clinical quality and workplace practices.

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    Applies evidence-based practice consistently as part of daily nursing care.

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    Leads or actively participates in initiatives to enhance patient care and promote a healthy work environment.

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    Serves as a role model in one or more areas: clinical expertise, teaching, specialized resource support, or evidence-based practice.

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  Collaboration & Communication

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    Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care.

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    Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

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    Provides comprehensive patient documentation that supports safe and informed transitions of care.

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    Gives constructive feedback and participates in the nursing peer review process.

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  Mentorship & Professional Development

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    Enthusiastically precepts students, graduate nurses, and new team members.

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    Identifies learning opportunities in clinical and behavioral situations to enhance care delivery.

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    Actively supports continuous learning through journal clubs, unit presentations, and sharing relevant research.

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    Regularly seeks performance feedback and demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.

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  Patient-Centered Care

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    Engages patients as partners in their care, creating individualized, holistic plans of care.

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    Practices critical thinking in identifying and addressing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.

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    Promotes a caring, compassionate patient experience by building trusting relationships.

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  Healthy Work Environment

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    Builds and maintains respectful, positive relationships with colleagues.

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    Demonstrates cultural awareness and addresses behaviors that may compromise a healthy workplace.

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    Promotes work-life balance through effective prioritization and delegation.

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Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.Education: BSN preferred. If BSN is held, a Master's in a related field may substitute for certification.Licensure: Must have current RN licensure in the state of practice or a compact nursing license (NLC).Certifications:CPR (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire.

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  Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the patient lifespan, following unit-specific guidelines.

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  Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

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  Effective in managing multiple priorities and working within a fast-paced, complex environment.

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  Capable of leading others in the nursing process and exercising sound decision-making.

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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; builds positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

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  Physical stamina and mobility to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran