Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC • New Castle, PA

2h

About The Position

UPMC Jameson is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Emergency Department. Graduate nurses eligible for state board licensure and experienced professional staff nurses may be considered. UPMC offers a residency program for new nurses and career-ladder opportunities, with the final job title determined by education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available to experienced registered nurses with more than one year of experience who commit to two years.

The nurse provides patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship Based Care. The role includes assessing and addressing patients’ clinical and broader needs, planning and documenting care, communicating with patients, families, and the care team, and supporting safe transitions between levels of care. The nurse also contributes to patient and family education, development of colleagues, professional practice improvement, and department quality initiatives. Specialized ED knowledge and documentation are required for patients including those receiving thrombolytics and patients with animal bites, motor vehicle accidents, hunting accidents, chest pain, STEMI, and obstetrical needs.

The position requires the ability to care for patients across the life span and to work effectively in a complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment. Flexible shift options are available, including programs primarily for night or weekend shifts with premium pay differentials; eligibility for those programs requires at least six months of nursing experience, and orientation may take place during regular business hours.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the facility state or a qualifying multistate compact license; eligible graduate nurses may hold a Temporary Practice Permit while completing licensure requirements.
• 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 graduate nurse’s start date.
• CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic instruction and a skills demonstration, is required within 30 days of hire.
• Required certifications or credentials listed: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Required clearances: Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; critical thinking necessary to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity, and 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.
• More than one year of nursing experience qualifies experienced registered nurses for consideration for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive working relationships with patients, families, colleagues, leaders, and external partners; demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• Promote healthy professional relationships, maintain work-life balance, model safe work hours and time management, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
• Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, using adult learning principles; support students, new staff, and colleagues, including potentially serving as a preceptor.
• Use the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to establish daily goals and patient-centered plans of care that address holistic needs and promote a healing environment.
• Apply critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns during the episode of care.
• Communicate patient conditions and recommendations to other care providers; maintain comprehensive documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
• Build caring and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to support a patient-focused experience.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, professional development, and change initiatives to improve care and the practice environment.
• Partner with the care team and provide assistance to team members as needed.
• Participate in department or unit quality-improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and take responsibility for improving patient satisfaction.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and influence patient care plans.
• Provide specialized emergency department care and documentation for applicable patients, including thrombolytic, trauma, cardiac, and obstetrical cases.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for experienced registered nurses with more than one year of experience and a two-year commitment.
• Monthly loan repayment program for eligible 2025 nursing graduates: $20,000 paid 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.
• Career ladders with opportunities for advancement and recognition of 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 programs primarily covering night or weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

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