Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Heart Vascular

UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the role of Professional Staff Nurse, OP! This part-time position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with the possibility of hybrid work hours during the week. Enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend or holiday shifts required. Be part of a positive workplace culture with strong intra-departmental collaboration and support. Apply today and join a great team at UPMC!

Responsibilities:

• Actively engages in department and practice-specific quality improvement initiatives, identifying and addressing areas for enhancement with colleagues and management.
• Takes personal responsibility for elevating patient satisfaction through the quality of care and service, incorporating research and evidence-based practices to drive clinical improvements.
• Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with executives, physicians, support staff, and patients, navigating a complex environment with adeptness.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to handle multiple priorities, specialized equipment, and diverse patient needs, ensuring high standards of care.
• Applies knowledge of adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff, guiding them effectively through their care journey and fostering continuous development.
• Formulates holistic care plans in partnership with patients, coordinating with physicians to address clinical, social, and psychological needs, while ensuring comprehensive and clear patient documentation.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional growth, supporting shared governance, goal setting, and change processes to enhance care quality and practice environment.
• Builds productive relationships and maintains a healthy work-life balance, modeling safe work practices, managing time effectively, and communicating any safety concerns with peers and management.