Professional Staff Nurse, OP - UPMC Washington, Pediatrics Office

Are you a compassionate and energetic Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in a bustling pediatrics office? Join our dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to provide exceptional care to our diverse patient community! Apply today!

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus!

UPMC offers a very clearly defined Nursing Career Ladder to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Please note that the salary shown may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities :

• Good 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.
• 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 both in the office setting and via phone / written communication when at home.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues.
• Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
• Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.
• Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices.
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications : RN Pediatric experience.

Schedule : Most shifts will be 9 : 30AM-7PM, 3 days a week, but could work 7 : 30AM- 3PM, 9AM-5 : 30PM. The days of the week that this part-time position will work will vary but is Monday-Friday, no weekends!

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