Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology/Infusion
Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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Job Description:
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a regular Full
-Time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) to help support the
Altoona Medical Oncology network office located in Altoona, PA.
This position will work a regular Full -Time daylight schedule
Monday through Friday as a Treatment/Infusion Nurse.
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse is a member of
the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible
to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The
Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and
accountability for the provision of nursing care.
The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care
activities for a group of patients and their families through the
application of independent judgment, communication and
collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional
Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and
supervision.
The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains
collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care
providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient
outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff
Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing
profession.
Responsibilities:
Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality
improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement
to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in
improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and
service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support
improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or
articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest,
discusses opportunities for quality improvement at
multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of
care.
Demonstrates accountability for professional development that
improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of
patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared
governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition
process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and
responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and
partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and
the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and
demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally
and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions,
enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds
peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious
balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours,
time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and
management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
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 as well as transition to another
level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students,
new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an
environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by
asking for feedback and improving practice.
Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship
Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily 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. Demonstrates critical thinking in the
identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and
spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
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
unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes
communication between caregivers. Incorporates national
professional organization as well as business unit and health
system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by
building healing relationships with patients, families and
colleagues.
Qualifications
Oncology experience preferred
IV/Infusion skills preferred
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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC approved national certification preferred.Current Pennsylvania
licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in PA, OH or NY
required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a
didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of
hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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believe that you're at your best when receiving the support you
need: professional, personal, financial, and more.
Our Values
At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep
us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety ,
Dignity & Respect , Caring & Listening , Responsibility & Integrity
, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive,
positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan
members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
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