Collaborative Practice Nurse (Rn) - Bariatric And General Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is looking for a full-time Collaborative Practice Nurse to join their team with the Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery department in Okland, Pa!

The hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Position is located at Craft Place and Magee Women's Hospital in Oakland. This position will work with a specific surgeon team including a Physician Assistant and Administrative Assistant to provide daily support. You would work with patients through the process, both pre- and post-surgery. The job consists of both clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate would have great organizational skills, ability to multitask, manage their time and job tasks correctly and efficiently, a team player, good computer skills, handle a fast-paced environment, pay close attention to detail, and be a fast learner.

UPMC's Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery program provides much more than surgical procedures. Our program is one of the largest and best-known programs for weight loss surgery in the country. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons are leading authorities in the fields of laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive bariatric surgery. This group of surgeons have vast experience with thousands of general surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
• Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
• Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
• Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.

• 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's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Minimum 6 months experience.
• BSN preferred.
• 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.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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