Professional Staff Nurse - 6 East Progressive Care Unit Full-Time Nights

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Williamsport is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse for its 6 East Progressive Care Unit. This Registered Nurse is part of the care delivery team and is responsible and accountable for providing nursing care and maintaining its standards and quality. The nurse manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with the care team. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and establishing relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The nurse also demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and requires working every other weekend and every other holiday. Registered Nurse experience is preferred. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to nurses with more than one year of experience.

The Professional Staff Nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, develops patient-centered plans, provides education to patients and families, documents care, and supports patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. The nurse participates in professional development, shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, and may support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues. Candidates must be able to provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the life span.

UPMC offers career ladders, paid time off and holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Final candidates are selected for a career-ladder job title based on education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the facility’s state or a qualifying multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact; a Temporary Practice Permit is also listed as an accepted credential.
• CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• 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 meet its examination deadline may be terminated or demoted at the business unit’s discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work productively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills 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

• Registered Nurse experience is preferred; the posting identifies zero to two years of experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, applying independent judgment and collaborating with care team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Develop productive working relationships and communicate safety hazards to peers and management.
• 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 to formulate daily goals and holistic plans of care in partnership with patients.
• Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues affecting patient care, and communicate patient conditions and recommendations to care providers.
• Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication between caregivers.
• Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, professional development, and activities that improve the quality of care and practice environment.
• Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and patient plans of care.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patients’ status and developmental needs.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced nurses; the posting specifies availability for nurses with more than one year of experience.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Nursing career ladders and opportunities to advance based on experience and education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Premium pay differential may be available for employees in qualifying night- or weekend-shift programs.

What This Job Offers

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