Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a passion for developing self and others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses, new staff, medical students, and residents.
Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research materials from professional organizations within the department and with other healthcare personnel.
Conducts in-services and formal lectures for nursing units and other members of the Health care team.
Contribute to the professional development of the unit-based skin care committee by participating in clinical development of the unit representatives.
Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.
Applies evidence-based practice aspect of professional practice.
Participates in product evaluation for ostomy and skin care needs for the health system to ensure cost-effective quality patient care.
Applies the Nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
Formulates goals and a plan of care for applicable patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care.
Communicates the plan of care to the nursing staff, physicians, patient and family, and other members of the health care team as applicable.
Documentation of patient care and plan of care is complete and promotes communication between caregivers.
Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace.
Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.
Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized leader in clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and /or evidence-based practice in the nursing care of patients with alterations in skin integrity, wounds, ostomies, fistulas, and /or incontinence.
Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the healthcare team and participates in the peer review process.
Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care of applicable patients within the WOCN department and the Nursing department at large.
Serves on Teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily.
Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care.
Actively participates in shared governance at department level and serves on or acts as a resource to hospital-wide councils
Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues for the patient within an episode of care.
Maintains ongoing follow-up evaluation for appropriate ostomy and/or skin care patients with needs after discharge from the hospital to provide for continuity of care.
Incorporates national professional organizations (NPUAP) and (WOCN) as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient quality, safety, and satisfaction in daily work.
Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patient and their families as well as colleagues.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
Special Skills and Abilities required.
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, and non-physician providers.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple and changing priorities.
Experience with EPIC preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in a practicing state or eligible for (Pennsylvania) State Board Licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Certification in Wound Care preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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