Professional Staff Nurse - Oncology (West Shore)

UPMC • Mechanicsburg, PA

8d • Onsite

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 provided. 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, and requires establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse also demonstrates a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

The position applies Relationship Based Care and the nursing process to create a healing environment, formulate patient-centered goals and care plans, identify clinical and other patient needs, and communicate patient conditions and care recommendations to providers. It includes patient and family education, support for students and colleagues, participation in shared governance and quality improvement, and use of research and evidence-based practice to improve care and patient satisfaction. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care to patients served by the assigned unit.

The role is based at UPMC West Shore and is focused on oncology. Chemo administration training is required at the one-year mark. Title and starting pay rate may vary based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a license under a qualifying multistate Nursing Licensure Compact agreement; a Temporary Practice Permit is also listed as an accepted credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires graduate nurses to take the examination within six months of their start date.
• 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 and changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical thinking skills to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and internal and external partners; demonstrate accountability, motivation, and commitment.
• Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, model safe work hours and effective time management, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions to other care settings or home; support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to formulate daily patient goals and holistic care plans that involve patients as partners.
• Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues affecting patient care; communicate patient conditions and make recommendations regarding care and unit practices.
• Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, professional development, and changes intended to improve care and the practice environment.
• Partner with the care team and respond to team members’ needs for assistance and collaboration.
• Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts and identify improvement opportunities to colleagues and management.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support clinical improvement, including discussing improvement opportunities at multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patient care plans.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000; amount and eligibility depend on nursing role and candidate experience.
• Monthly loan repayment program for eligible 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 and seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a nursing career ladder that rewards experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution for employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Premium pay differential for employees in certain primarily night-shift or weekend-shift programs.

What This Job Offers

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