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University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse, OP to join their Obstetrics & Gynecology practice at Magee Women's Hospital!

This role is situated within a welcoming, supportive, and culturally diverse environment, offering opportunities for community and employee engagement. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in women's health and familiarity with Epic; however, these are not required. The nurse will be responsible for managing nursing baskets, providing patient education, addressing patient inquiries via phone, collaborating with providers, coordinating care, and performing other assigned duties.

The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for triaging patient phone calls and messages, coordinating patient care, and working closely with our certified nurse midwives. Nurses are expected to handle calls from ultrasound departments and pharmacies, relay results to patients, and provide patient instructions.

This position will work 5-day work weeks, Monday-Friday daylight hours. No weekends or holidays.

Infrequent travel to assist in covering/scheduling needs for nearby outpatient offices may be required (5%-10% of the time)

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

+ Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine

+ Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team

+ Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.

+ Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

+ Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

+ A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future

+ Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program

+ Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave

+ Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

Key Responsibilities:

+ Actively participate in department-specific quality improvement initiatives

+ Identify opportunities for quality enhancement and collaborate with colleagues and management

+ Promote patient satisfaction by ensuring high-quality care and service delivery

+ Apply research and evidence-based practices to enhance clinical outcomes

+ Recognize relevant research topics related to clinical specialties or areas of interest

Clinical & Patient Care:

+ Foster positive relationships with executives, physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, and patients/families

+ Work effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment, adapting to shifting priorities and specialized equipment

+ Utilize strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in patient care

+ Demonstrate mobility, dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning

Education & Professional Development:

+ Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff

+ Provide comprehensive patient education in both office settings and through phone/written communication

+ Support professional growth by mentoring students, new staff, and colleagues

+ Encourage an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous learning

Care Coordination & Collaboration:

+ Formulate patient-centered care plans, considering individual holistic needs

+ Triage patient situations, coordinating care with physicians

+ Assist providers with assessments, evaluations, and patient education

+ Communicate patient conditions effectively, making recommendations for improved care practices

+ Maintain comprehensive patient documentation to enhance communication among caregivers

Commitment to Excellence:

+ Incorporate industry and health system best practices to enhance patient safety and quality

+ Build compassionate relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams

+ Engage in professional development that advances nursing practice and patient care quality

+ Participate in shared governance, goal setting, and change management initiatives

+ Serve as a dedicated and engaged member of the care team, responding proactively to collaboration needs

Workplace Culture & Adaptability:

+ Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to evolving healthcare environments

+ Maintain productive professional relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment

+ Uphold cultural awareness and foster healthy workplace relationships

+ Maintain a balanced approach to work and personal life while modeling effective time management

+ Communicate safety concerns to peers and management to ensure a secure work environment

+ Minimum six months experience preferred

+ BSN preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current 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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*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