Job Description

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join the PACU!

This position is full-time, Monday- Friday. Mainly 10 hour shifts, one 12-hour shift required per pay period.

One year of nursing experience required.

One year of nursing experience in a ICU/IU setting highly preferred. 

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 

Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. They are accountable for setting care standards, making independent clinical decisions, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Their responsibilities include managing patient care, leading and supervising others, and fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and medical professionals to achieve optimal outcomes. The role also reflects a commitment to both the nursing profession and the broader community.

Responsibilities:

• Builds strong internal and external relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• Promotes cultural awareness and encourages healthy peer interactions.
• Maintains work-life balance and models safe work habits and time management.
• Reports workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
• Applies adult learning principles in educating patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Provides thorough patient and family education for care transitions.
• Supports development of others and may serve as a preceptor.
• Encourages open dialogue and continuous improvement through feedback.
• Uses the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to create healing environments.
• Develops patient-centered goals and holistic care plans.
• Identifies and addresses clinical, social, and emotional patient needs.
• Communicates effectively with care teams and documents comprehensively.
• Aligns care with professional standards and organizational goals to enhance safety and satisfaction.
• Builds compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Takes ownership of professional growth to improve care quality.
• Actively engages in shared governance and supports change initiatives.
• Collaborates willingly with care team members and adapts to change.
• Participates in unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Identifies and shares opportunities for care and service improvement.
• Uses research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and influence patient plans.

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