Professional Staff Nurse, OP (RN) - Plastic Surgery

UPMC is currently hiring for a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in Williamsport, PA. This is a salaried Professional Staff Nurse, OP position 5 days/week, Monday through Friday, 8\:00 am - 4\:30/5\:00 pm, with no weekends or major holidays. Apply today and join a supportive office of excellent healthcare professionals as they provide Life Changing Medicine to families in our community.

• Sign-On Bonus!\: In addition to competitive pay & our Total Rewards benefits, we are currently offering a $6,000.00 sign-on bonus to eligible RNs with a 2-year commitment.

Purpose\:

The Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, is a vital member of the care delivery team. Their responsibilities include setting care standards, managing patient activities, collaborating with the healthcare team, and maintaining relationships with providers and patients.

Responsibilities\:

• Quality Improvement
  • Actively participate in quality improvement efforts.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and share them with colleagues and management.
  • Take personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Clinical Care & Critical Thinking
  • Use evidence-based practice to improve clinical care.
  • Demonstrate good clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Patient Interaction & Education
  • Build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Provide detailed teaching to guide patients through their care.
  • Support students, new staff, and colleagues.
  • Communicate effectively with care providers and coordinate patient care.
• Professional Development & Adaptability
  • Stay engaged in professional development.
  • Participate in shared governance and support practice improvements.
  • Adapt to change and maintain productive relationships.
• Work-Life Balance & Safety
  • Maintain a conscious balance between work and personal life.
  • Model safe work hours, effective time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
  • Communicate safety hazards identified in the workplace to peers and management.