Professional Staff Nurse - Night Program Option - LZ 2 Acute Care - Lititz

UPMC • Lititz, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Lititz is seeking a full-time professional staff nurse to join our Acute Care Unit. This role is strictly nights, including weekends and holidays. The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 34
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds productive, accountable relationships with patients, peers, and colleagues, respecting cultural differences and promoting healthy interactions.
• Maintains work-life balance by modeling safe hours, time management, and healthy lifestyle, reports workplace safety hazards.
• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff; supports continuous learning and serves as a preceptor when needed.
• Uses Relationship Based Care to develop holistic, patient-centered care plans; demonstrates critical thinking across clinical, social, and psychological needs.
• Communicates effectively with care teams; documents thoroughly to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Aligns practice with professional standards and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Takes accountability for ongoing professional development and participates actively in shared governance and unit improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates fully with care teams, supporting peers and adapting flexibly to change.
• Engages in quality improvement efforts by identifying opportunities, applying evidence-based practices, and promoting patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on role and experience
• Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays
• Dedicated career ladders—including a new nursing career ladder to reward experience and education
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents, plus discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC staff
• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits
• opportunities for professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level