Professional Staff Nurse, Expert - EMERGENCY Dept.

UPMC • Cranberry Township, PA

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About The Position

Step into the action at UPMC Northwest!
We’re hiring a full-time Emergency Department RN to join our fast-paced, high-impact team. Respond to critical situations with skill and compassion, collaborate with top providers, and be a steady presence for patients and families when it matters most.
Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible candidates!
Bring your best to every shift, grow your career, and make a real difference—apply today and join a team that values you!

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of RN experience
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license (state or compact).
• CPR certification (AHA standard) within 30 days of hire.
• UPMC-approved nursing certification within 1 year, or Master’s in Nursing/DNP to substitute.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution approved by Unit Director.
• Demonstrated ability to provide age-specific, patient-centered care across the lifespan.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical stamina for walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
• Current RN License
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) w/in 1 year of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) w/in 60 days of hire
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) w/in 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) w/in 1 year of hire
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care.
• Demonstrates passion for developing others.
• Precepts and mentors students, graduate nurses, and new hires.
• Seeks and applies feedback for continuous professional growth.
• Develops daily goals and individualized plans of care with patients.
• Provides holistic, patient-centered care.
• Communicates patient status clearly with the care team.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in clinical and psychosocial situations.
• Identifies safety, social, psychological, and spiritual patient needs.
• Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Builds positive, healthy relationships with colleagues.
• Role models cultural awareness and professional behavior.
• Supports a healthy and inclusive work environment.
• Prioritizes and delegates to maintain work-life balance.
• Identifies opportunities for quality and workplace improvement.
• Applies evidence-based practice in daily work.
• Participates in shared governance and hospital-wide councils.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees