Professional Staff Nurse - 3 west

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)

Responsibilities:

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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

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Qualifications

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

• Assesses patient needs and delivers care per departmental policies and procedures

• 0-2 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