Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, RICU

UPMC • Cumberland, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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:

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!

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• At least one year of nursing experience within Critical Care.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated nurse.
• Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Performance Evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient data and interpret age-specific needs according to department policies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex environment with multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred (Master’s in Nursing or DNP may substitute for certification).
• 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.

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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior