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UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Professional Staff Nurse

Status: Full Time (36 hours/week)

Unit: Medical / Surgical / Pediatrics

Shift: variable

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses with less than one year of RN experience

$20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience

Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!

Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice & Patient-Centered Care

+ Utilizes the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

+ Develops daily plans of care in partnership with patients and families, addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs.

+ Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the episode of care.

+ Communicates patient condition clearly to interdisciplinary care teams and advocates for appropriate care adjustments.

+ Maintains accurate, thorough documentation to support continuity of care.

+ Creates a compassionate, healing environment focused on safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.

Collaboration & Professional Relationships

+ Builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners.

+ Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, cultural awareness, and respect.

+ Promotes healthy work-life balance, safe work hours, and effective time management.

+ Identifies and communicates workplace safety concerns.

Patient & Staff Education

+ Applies adult (and/or pediatric, as applicable) learning principles in patient, family, and staff education.

+ Provides clear education to support care transitions and discharge planning.

+ Supports development of students and new staff; may serve as a preceptor.

+ Encourages open communication, feedback, and continuous learning.

Professional Development & Team Engagement

+ Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional growth.

+ Actively participates in shared governance, unit goals, and change initiatives.

+ Functions as a highly engaged care team member and supports colleagues as needed.

+ Adapts positively to change and evolving practice environments.

Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

+ Participates in unit and department quality improvement initiatives.

+ Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

+ Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to guide clinical care.

+ Contributes to multidisciplinary discussions to enhance patient care planning

Qualifications & Experience

+ Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care based on principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

+ Ability to assess patient data, identify age-specific needs, and deliver care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

+ BSN preferred.

+ Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with leadership, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Physical Requirements

+ Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity required.

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

Scheduling Flexibility

+ UPMC offers a variety of flexible scheduling options, including traditional rotating/flexible shifts and premium programs for primarily night or weekend shifts.

+ Eligibility for night/weekend premium programs requires a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience and completion of any required orientation during regular business hours.

+ Candidates interested in these programs should notify their recruiter during the interview process.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

+ Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of employment or a valid multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license.

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

+ Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) accepted per policy.

+ CPR/BLS certification (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire.

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire or transfer.

+ UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

+ Required clearances:

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance

*Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility's state must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran