Join our dynamic team at the forefront of healthcare! We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to fill the role of Professional Staff Nurse in our state-of-the-art cancer center.At the Schwab Family Cancer Center with UPMC Western Maryland , you’ll be a part of a team doctor’s, nurses, administrative professionals, and many others who are passionate about oncology. We are proud to be led by some of the region’s top medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons . We’re all about providing a full suite of oncology services. Plus, we’ve got some impressive credentials – we’re recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and UPMC Western Maryland is a Designated Lung Screening Center by the American College of Radiology.What You’ll Do:· Work across our fast track, treatment room, and exam areas.· Receive comprehensive training across all oncology areas.· Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families.· Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families.· Serve as a role model of professional nursing practice.· Participate in shared governance at the unit level and serve on hospital-wide councils.What We’re Looking For:· Clinical expertise and highly developed assessment and analytical skills.· Solid communication skills and ability to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers.· Passion for developing others and supporting continuous learning in the clinical area.· Ability to identify opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.Work Schedule:· Rotating daylight shifts, primarily 8-hour shifts with some 10-hour options.· Includes a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.Our Commitment: We are committed to creating a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. We value a healthy work-life balance and promote a respectful and inclusive workplace.If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to a team that’s leading the way in healthcare, and in our community, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you!Requirements:· Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.· Zero to two years experience (minimum hiring rate for non-BSN RN is $31.10)· BSN preferred.· Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by the assigned unit.· Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.· Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.· 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.· Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in the 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:Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in PA, OH or NY required. UPMC approved nursing certification required. Must maintain certification status.Certification not required if Master?s in nursing is held.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCurrent licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
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Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran