Professional Staff Nurse (Flex Full Time)

UPMC•Cranberry Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Northwest Hospital is seeking a Flex Full Time Professional Staff Nurse for the Intermediate Care/Telemetry (2 North) department. This role involves rotating day and night shifts, as well as rotating weekend and holiday assignments. The nurse will build positive working relationships, educate patients and families, deliver care using the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model, and engage in professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

RN experience preferred.
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with leaders, providers, staff, patients, and families.
Effective in fast‑paced, complex environments with shifting priorities and specialized equipment.
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to lead and support others in applying the nursing process.
Physical capability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning; requires mobility and visual/manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Build positive, accountable working relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and support healthy team dynamics.
Maintain balance between work and personal well‑being; model safe work hours and effective time management.
Identify and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff.
Provide clear, thorough teaching to support patients through their care journey and transitions.
Support development of students and new team members; may serve as a preceptor.
Foster open dialogue, seek feedback, and promote continuous learning.
Use the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care model to create a healing environment.
Develop daily patient goals and individualized plans of care.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking in assessing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Communicate effectively with the care team and ensure comprehensive, accurate documentation.
Incorporate organizational and professional standards to improve safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
Build compassionate, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Take accountability for ongoing professional growth and practice improvement.
Participate in shared governance, unit goals, and change initiatives.
Serve as an engaged team partner, offering support and collaboration as needed.
Contribute to efforts that enhance patient care and the practice environment; adapt effectively to change.
Participate in unit‑specific quality improvement initiatives.
Identify improvement opportunities and communicate them to colleagues and leadership.
Support patient satisfaction through high‑quality care and service.
Use research and evidence‑based practice to guide clinical decisions and influence care plans
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide age‑appropriate care across the lifespan.
Assesses patient data and identifies age‑specific needs in alignment with department policies.
Applies principles of growth and development to ensure safe, individualized care.