Professional Staff Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke Unit - UPMC West Shore

UPMC • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team, responsible and accountable for the level and quality of nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, as well as establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

The nurse applies Relationship Based Care and the nursing process to develop patient-centered plans, communicate clinical information, document care, teach patients and families, and support transitions between levels of care or home. The position also contributes to professional development, shared governance, quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. Care must reflect the age-specific needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

UPMC offers flexible scheduling options, including rotating/flexible shifts and programs primarily for night or weekend shifts with premium pay differentials. Employees must have at least six months of nursing experience to qualify for these programs, and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours. Title and starting pay vary based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the facility’s state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement; a Registered Nurse license or Temporary Practice Permit is listed.
• CPR is required based on AHA standards, including a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire; Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is listed.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC states that graduate nurses who do not take the exam within six months of their start date may be terminated or demoted at the business unit’s discretion.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work productively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide nursing care for a group of patients and their families.
• Develop daily patient goals and plans of care using the nursing process and Relationship Based Care, incorporating patient partnership and holistic needs.
• Assess and address patients’ clinical, social, safety, psychological, spiritual, and age-specific needs.
• Communicate and document patient conditions and care comprehensively; collaborate with care providers and recommend changes to patient care or unit practices as appropriate.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Maintain productive working relationships, demonstrate accountability, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, change processes, and work to improve patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and take responsibility for patient satisfaction and quality of service.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional development and flexibility in response to change.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000; amount and eligibility depend on nursing role and candidate experience.
• Monthly loan repayment program for 2026–2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 over three years; eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a nursing career ladder added in the current year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Premium pay differential for qualifying programs primarily covering night or weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed