Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN (Part-time) Perianesthesia UPMC Harrisburg

About the role

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement. This role sets the standards for the level and quality of care, managing and providing patient care activities for a group of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Admitting/prepping patients for surgical procedures.
• Recovering patients from anesthesia after surgery.
• Providing discharge instructions to patients and support person.
• Care for patients in extended stay waiting for inpatient bed.
• Collaborating with other members of the team to ensure the unit meets all regulatory standards.
• Performing in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience. BSN preferred. Peri anesthesia experience preferred.
• Completion of annual contribution as set forth through UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder.
• UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/promotion and must be maintained. Certification not required if Master’s in nursing or DNP is held.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• Maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Exemplary 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.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

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