Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, RICU

Seasoned Registered Nurse Needed for night shift with UPMC Western Maryland's Resource Intensive Care Unit!

Are you a seasoned RN looking for a change? Your moment has arrived! UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Registered Nurse with at least two years of nursing experience, with at least one being within Critical Care to support our  Resource Intensive Care department . If you have strong communication skills and are a self-motivated nurse, make sure to check out the information below:

Why Choose UPMC?

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000* (*based on role and experience)

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

Career Growth: Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder added this year

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

What Will You Do? As a Professional Staff Nurse, you will provide highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. You will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. You'll also bring valuable prior critical care experience to our team!

Whats in it for You?

• Competitive wages, including BSN and off shift differentials
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement

Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and workplace enhancement.
• Apply evidence-based practice consistently in professional nursing care.
• Serve on or lead teams that implement innovations in patient care and promote a healthy workforce.
• Act as a role model for professional nursing practice by demonstrating leadership in areas such as:
  • Clinical expertise
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Serving as a specialized resource nurse
  • Advancing evidence-based practice
• Provide constructive feedback to healthcare team members and participate in nursing peer review.
• Promote and lead change initiatives that improve patient care quality and unit environment.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care.
• Actively participate in shared governance at the unit level and contribute to hospital-wide councils.
• Mentor and precept students, graduate nurses, and new hires with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Analyze clinical and behavioral situations to identify learning opportunities for improving patient care.
• Seek and apply feedback for continuous professional growth.
• Support ongoing learning by sharing research, presenting educational materials, and fostering journal clubs.
• Apply the nursing process to create holistic, patient-centered care plans that involve patients as partners.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams; advocate for changes in care and unit practices.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation that facilitates communication among caregivers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient needs.
• Incorporate organizational and national standards to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Build compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Foster a healthy workplace by promoting cultural awareness and addressing issues such as horizontal violence.
• Maintain work-life balance through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience .
• BSN preferred (Masters in Nursing or DNP may substitute for certification).
• Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Provide age-appropriate care and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
  • Assess patient data and interpret age-specific needs according to department policies.
  • Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Work effectively in a complex environment with multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment , critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical requirements:
  • Mobility and visual/manual dexterity.
  • Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
• Professional contribution annually (department, hospital, or system goal) OR:
  • Obtain UPMC-approved nursing certification within 1 year of hire/transfer and maintain it.
  • Certification not required if holding a Masters in Nursing or DNP.
  • If BSN is held, a Masters degree in a related field may substitute for certification.
    
    

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR
  • UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained. OR 
  • Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)

*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.