What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Gastroenterology position at UPMC?
Join UPMC as a Professional Staff Nurse with our outpatient Gastroenterology office and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you’ll set the standard for nursing excellence, providing compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With opportunities to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, grow professionally, and build meaningful relationships, you’ll play a pivotal role in achieving positive outcomes for patients and their families. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive, patient-centered environment, we encourage you to apply today!
This full-time position will work Monday through Friday. Nurses work four 9 hour shifts and one four hour shfit. Office hours are between 8:00am and 5:00pm. The Gastroenterology office is a specialty office with 5 physicians and 13 APP's with an infusion suite located inside the office. This position will primarily triage sick calls, provide patient education on test results and diagnoses, medication refills, and obtain prior authorizations. They will also be trained to perform fibroscans of the liver and perform infusions.
Responsibilities
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities and contributing to enhanced patient care.
- Foster positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, staff, patients, and families in a complex healthcare environment.
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to address patient care needs and solve problems effectively.
- Educate patients, families, and colleagues, applying adult learning principles to support understanding and development.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, considering patients' holistic needs and coordinating with physicians.
- Demonstrate accountability through comprehensive documentation, solid communication, and collaboration with the care team.
- Commit to professional growth through shared governance, goal setting, and adapting to change in the practice environment.
- Support a caring, patient-centered experience by building compassionate relationships and maintaining open dialogue.
- Promote a safe, balanced workplace by addressing safety concerns, managing time effectively, and modeling healthy practices.
- Respect cultural diversity and maintain productive relationships, holding peers accountable for positive interactions.
Salary : $28 - $40
