Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, Labor & Delivery (Harrisburg)

About the role

UPMC Harrisburg, Labor & Delivery, is seeking an experienced RN to join their wonderful team! Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of $15,000.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence-based practice.
• Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment.
• Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level.
• Must 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.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.