Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN)UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a regular full-time Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) to work with the New Castle Medical Oncology office located in New Castle, PA. This position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and a daylight schedule Monday through Friday working 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.We offer a Nursing career ladder which allows our staff to grow within the field at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The incumbent will be placed into the appropriate level of our Nursing Career ladder based on education and experience.Responsibilities include:Actively participating in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.Demonstrating accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.Developing and maintaining productive working relationships internally and externally.Demonstrating knowledge of adult learning principles and applying in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff.Applying the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.Minimum 6 months of RN experience required. BSN preferred. Oncology experience preferred. IV 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. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient.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. Good 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. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.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)Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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