Professional Staff Nurse - LZ M2 Acute Care - Lititz

UPMC • Lititz, PA

3d

About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team, responsible and accountable for providing nursing care and setting standards for its level and quality. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with team members. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and includes establishing relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession.

This role is a step in UPMC’s nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Salary is determined based on education and nursing experience. The nurse applies Relationship Based Care and the nursing process to plan and provide holistic, patient-focused care; educate patients and families; support colleagues and learners; and contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. The role requires the knowledge and skills to care for patients of the ages served by the assigned unit and to assess and address age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located or a qualifying multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact; a Temporary Practice Permit may be accepted as specified.
• CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration, required within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within the stated deadline: six months of hire or one year from graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC additionally requires examination within six months of the start date.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use 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 appropriate care for the ages served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
• ACLS.
• BLS or CPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide nursing care activities for a group of patients and their families.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and other internal and external partners.
• Communicate safety hazards and contribute to a healthy, safe work environment and work-life balance.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Use the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to formulate goals and individualized plans of care, applying critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Communicate and document patient status and care comprehensively, coordinating with other care providers and recommending changes when appropriate.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, professional development, and activities that improve patient care and the practice environment.
• Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and promote patient satisfaction.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and patient plans of care.
• Assess patients’ status and interpret information to identify and meet age-specific care needs.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on role and experience.
• Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays.
• Nursing career ladders that reward experience and education.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents.
• Discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC staff.
• Premium pay differential for eligible employees in special night-shift or weekend-shift programs.

What This Job Offers

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