Professional Staff Nurse - Med/Surg/Pediatrics

UPMC Northwest

Seneca, PA

Medical / Surgical / Pediatric Unit (3West)

Shift: Rotating day and evening shifts with a commitment to every other weekend/holiday

Status: Full Time (typically 36 hours/week)

Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Up to $20,000 Available

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses with 1 or more years of RN experience

Commitment Requirement: Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible position will be required to make a two-year work commitment.

Responsibilities

Collaboration and Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and cultural awareness
• Promotes healthy work relationships, work-life balance, and safe practices
• Identifies and communicates safety concerns promptly

Education and Development

• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and staff
• Supports onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development; may serve as preceptor
• Seeks feedback and continuously improves practice

Clinical Practice and Patient Care

• Applies the nursing process and Relationship Based Care principles
• Develops patient-centered plans of care and daily goals
• Uses critical thinking to address clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintains clear, thorough documentation to support care continuity
• Delivers compassionate, patient-focused care

Professional Engagement and Quality Improvement

• Participates in shared governance, unit initiatives, and practice improvement
• Adapts to change and supports quality and workflow improvements
• Engages in quality improvement and patient satisfaction efforts
• Uses evidence-based practice and research to enhance clinical outcomes

Demonstrates age-appropriate care using growth and development principles across the lifespan

Assesses patient needs and delivers care per departmental policies and procedures

02 years of RN experience required

Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity
• Physical stamina for frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient positioning

Licensure and Certifications

• Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit in applicable state or compact state
• BLS/CPR required per AHA standards within 30 days of hire
• PALS required within 1 year of hire or transfer

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran