UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our team. As a Senior Professional Staff Nurse, you will be a Registered Nurse responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of patient care. You will manage care activities for patients and families through independent judgment and collaboration, establishing relationships to achieve positive outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

What You'll Do

Demonstrate accountability for professional development and actively participate in unit-based shared governance and change processes.
Serve as a full partner on the care team and respond to team member needs for assistance.
Actively participate in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts and identify opportunities for improvement.
Utilize research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care improvement and influence patient care plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles and provide detailed teaching to patients and families to guide them through care.
Support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues and may serve as a preceptor.
Apply the nursing process within a Relationship Based Care framework to create a healing environment and formulate holistic patient care plans.
Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues for patient care.
Practice solid communication skills to articulate patient conditions to other care providers and negotiate recommendations.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability and enthusiasm.
Model safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle, and communicate safety hazards.

What We're Looking For

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the practicing state.
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patient ages.
Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess patient status.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment, handling multiple priorities and specialized equipment.
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Critical thinking skills to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
CPR certification based on AHA standards (didactic and skills) within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation for promotion.
Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.