Professional Staff Nurse, EMERGENCY Dept.

UPMC•Cranberry Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model to provide holistic, patient-centered care. Partners with patients and families to establish daily goals and individualized plans of care. Demonstrates strong critical thinking to address clinical, safety, psychosocial, and spiritual needs throughout the care episode. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members; clearly articulates patient status and advocates for appropriate care plan changes. Completes accurate, thorough documentation that supports continuity of care and interdisciplinary communication. Promotes patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction by aligning practice with professional standards, organizational goals, and evidence-based care. Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and service excellence. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions and influence plans of care. Builds respectful, collaborative relationships with colleagues and demonstrates accountability, cultural awareness, and professionalism. Maintains a healthy work-life balance and models safe work practices, effective time management, and attention to workplace safety. Educates patients and families to support understanding, care transitions, and successful outcomes across the continuum of care. Supports the development of students, new staff, and peers; may serve as a preceptor and fosters a culture of learning and feedback. Engages in professional development, shared governance, and change initiatives to continuously improve patient care and the practice environment. Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence as an active and reliable member of the care team.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care based on patient population served, with understanding of growth and development across the lifespan.
Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Physical ability to meet job demands, including mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and stamina for walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the practicing state or valid multistate license through the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
CPR/BLS certification (AHA standards) required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Scale, and Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) certifications required or obtained per department standards.
Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI Clearance.
Note: Nurses practicing under an out-of-state NLC license who establish residency in the facility’s state must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days of residency change.

Nice To Haves

UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
Partners with patients and families to establish daily goals and individualized plans of care.
Demonstrates strong critical thinking to address clinical, safety, psychosocial, and spiritual needs throughout the care episode.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members; clearly articulates patient status and advocates for appropriate care plan changes.
Completes accurate, thorough documentation that supports continuity of care and interdisciplinary communication.
Promotes patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction by aligning practice with professional standards, organizational goals, and evidence-based care.
Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and service excellence.
Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions and influence plans of care.
Builds respectful, collaborative relationships with colleagues and demonstrates accountability, cultural awareness, and professionalism.
Maintains a healthy work-life balance and models safe work practices, effective time management, and attention to workplace safety.
Educates patients and families to support understanding, care transitions, and successful outcomes across the continuum of care.
Supports the development of students, new staff, and peers; may serve as a preceptor and fosters a culture of learning and feedback.
Engages in professional development, shared governance, and change initiatives to continuously improve patient care and the practice environment.
Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence as an active and reliable member of the care team.