Sr. Professional Staff Nurse - EMERGENCY Dept.

Pinnacle Health Systems • Seneca, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Northwest is hiring a full-time Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, fast-paced team. This is your opportunity to make a real difference at a community hospital that values your expertise, supports your growth, and recognizes your impact. You'll respond to critical situations with skill and compassion, collaborate with top-tier providers, and be a steady presence for patients and families in their most urgent moments. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

• 2+ years of RN experience required; ED/pre-hospital preferred.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient care and appropriate interactions based on patient age.
• Understanding of principles of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess and interpret age-specific needs.
• Ability to establish positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, support staff, and patients/families.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills in patient care.
• Mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible shift options, including night and weekend shifts with premium pay.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships internally and externally through accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Promotes a respectful, inclusive culture by recognizing cultural differences and encouraging healthy, professional peer interactions.
• Maintains a healthy work-life balance; models safe work hours, effective time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
• Proactively communicates with peers and leadership regarding safety concerns or hazards in the workplace.
• Applies adult learning principles (and pediatric education when applicable) in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Supports the development of students and new team members; may serve as a preceptor or mentor.
• Encourages open dialogue, continuous improvement, and professional growth by seeking and applying feedback.
• Utilizes the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to foster a healing, patient-centered environment.
• Collaborates with patients to create individualized daily goals and care plans that reflect their holistic needs.
• Applies critical thinking to assess and address clinical, psychological, social, safety, and spiritual needs.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team, translating patient conditions and recommending care adjustments as needed.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for professional development to improve both practice quality and patient outcomes.
• Actively participates in shared governance, goal setting, and change initiatives to enhance the care environment.
• Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and care experiences.
• Applies research and evidence-based practices to clinical decision-making and care planning.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 available for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees