Professional Staff Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke Unit (West Shore) 40 hrs/wk

UPMC • Mechanicsburg, PA

7h

About The Position

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

The nurse applies Relationship Based Care and the nursing process to formulate patient-centered plans of care, identify clinical and broader patient needs, communicate patient conditions, document care, and support safe, high-quality patient experiences. The nurse teaches patients and families, supports the development of colleagues, and participates in professional development, shared governance, and quality improvement. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

This position is in the Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke Unit at West Shore and is listed for 40 hours per week. 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 covered by an applicable Nurse 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 with 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 states that graduate nurses who do not take the examination 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, other providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work effectively 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 apply and lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills for the ages served by the assigned unit and understand lifespan growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and external partners, demonstrate accountability and commitment, and communicate identified workplace safety hazards.
• Model a healthy balance between work and personal life, including safe work hours and effective time management.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and contribute to the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Apply adult learning principles and create an environment of open dialogue, feedback, and continuous development.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to formulate daily goals and holistic plans of care in partnership with patients.
• Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues affecting patient care.
• Communicate and document patient status comprehensively, coordinate with other care providers, and make recommendations about patient care and unit practices.
• Support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction goals, and create compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in professional development, unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and change efforts that 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.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support clinical improvement and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and patient care plans.
• Assess and interpret patient information in light of age-specific needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, with amount and eligibility based on nursing role and candidate experience.
• Monthly loan repayment program for 2025–2026 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 recognizing experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Premium pay differential for eligible primarily night-shift or weekend-shift programs.

What This Job Offers

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