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Join Our Team at UPMC Williamsport

Position: Professional Staff Nurse - Resource Pool

Schedule: Full-Time | Days with Rotation (7a-7p / 7p-7a)

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every third weekend & approximately 3 holidays/year

Position eligible for a 10% floating differntial, apply today to learn more!

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Why Choose UPMC?

At UPMC, we're committed to supporting nurses at every stage of their career-financially, personally, and professionally. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we're here to help you thrive.

What We Offer:

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for experienced nurses

Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks annually, plus 7 paid holidays

Tuition Support: Up to $6,000 per year for you and your dependents at any accredited institution

(Includes no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees)

Career Growth: Access to our new nursing career ladder that recognizes your experience and education

Supportive Environment: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for leadership and professional development

About the Role

As a Professional Staff Nurse, you'll be a vital part of our care delivery team, setting the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. You'll manage patient care for a diverse group of individuals, working closely with physicians, families, and fellow healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and relationship-based care principles

Educate patients and families to support transitions in care

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes

Participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives

Serve as a mentor and role model for new staff and students

Qualifications & Career Ladder

Final job title and placement within our nursing career ladder will be based on your education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your nursing career?

Apply today and become part of a team that values your growth, your voice, and your future.

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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Zero to two years of 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.***UPMC offers a variety of flexible options ? in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.***

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.

ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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

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

+ 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