Professional Staff Nurse (RN) - Cardiac/Tele - UPMC West Shore

UPMC • Mechanicsburg, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse (RN) is a member of the care delivery team and is accountable for setting standards for the level and quality of nursing care. The nurse manages and provides care to a group of patients and their families, applying independent judgment and collaborating with the care team. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, as well as maintaining relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

This position is in cardiac/telemetry at UPMC West Shore. The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, creates a healing and compassionate patient-focused environment, and develops care plans that account for patients’ holistic and age-specific needs. The nurse also supports patient and family education, contributes to colleagues’ development, participates in shared governance and quality improvement, and uses research and evidence-based practice to improve care. Title and pay rate may vary based on experience. The stated experience range is zero to two years; a BSN is preferred.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license through a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR; CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Act 34 clearance.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires examination within six months of the start date for graduate nurses.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle 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 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).
• UPMC-approved national certification.
• Eligibility for a primarily night-shift or weekend-shift program with premium pay differential requires at least six months of nursing experience; applicable orientation may be required during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with care team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired patient outcomes.
• Develop productive working relationships, demonstrate accountability and commitment, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, formulate daily goals and plans of care, and consider patients’ individual and holistic needs.
• Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues relevant to patient care; communicate patient conditions and recommend changes to care or unit practices.
• Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, change processes, and work to improve patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and help improve patient satisfaction.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and patient plans of care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, in accordance with 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 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.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated nursing career ladders, including a new ladder, offering career advancement and recognition for 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.
• Flexible shift options, including special primarily night-shift or weekend-shift programs with premium pay differential for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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