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Join our dedicated team at UPMC Kane as a full-time Professional Staff Nurse and make a meaningful impact in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community. The nurse is cross trained Ambulatory Care Unit and the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities:

+ Builds strong, respectful working relationships with patients, families, and team members while demonstrating accountability, motivation, and cultural sensitivity.

+ Communicates safety concerns effectively to peers and leadership to support a safe work environment.

+ Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.

+ Ability to assess and respond to patient needs based on age-specific data and departmental protocols.

+ 0–2 years of experience; BSN preferred.

+ Strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

+ Effective in managing multiple priorities within a dynamic, complex environment; proficient in using specialized equipment.

+ Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities required.

+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

+ Flexibility to work rotating shifts or participate in special shift programs (e.g., nights/weekends with premium pay) after 6 months of nursing experience.Licensure & Certifications:

+ Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) in PA or multistate compact license.

+ BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 1 year of hire/transfer.

+ Graduate Nurses must pass licensure exam within 6 months of hire or 1 year from graduation (whichever comes first).

+ Act 34 Clearance required; national certification preferred.Educates patients and families using adult learning principles to support care transitions and ongoing health needs.

+ Serves as a resource and mentor to students, new staff, and peers; may function as a preceptor.

+ Applies the nursing process through Relationship-Based Care to develop individualized, holistic patient care plans.

+ Demonstrates clinical judgment and critical thinking in assessing and addressing complex patient needs.

+ Communicates effectively across care teams to coordinate care and advocate for patient-centered improvements.

+ Actively engages in personal professional development and unit-based shared governance initiatives.

+ Embraces and adapts to change while promoting a positive practice environment and culture of teamwork.

+ Participates in and leads quality improvement initiatives, using evidence-based practices to enhance care and patient satisfaction.

+ Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.

+ Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities required.

+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

Licensure & Certifications:

+ Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) in PA or multistate compact license.

+ BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 1 year of hire/transfer.

+ Graduate Nurses must pass licensure exam within 6 months of hire or 1 year from graduation (whichever comes first).

+ Act 34 Clearance required

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran