Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II - 5E Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown (Casual)

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

About The Position

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Casual Senior Professional Staff Nurse to join our Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Unit (5E)—a dynamic 23 bed unit specializing in acute care surgery and trauma. Our team cares for patients recovering from procedures such as bowel obstruction treatment, appendectomies, and gallbladder surgeries, supported by trauma trained nurses, a mobility focused recovery model, and a strong care partner approach. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse ready to make a meaningful impact. You’ll lead high quality patient care, collaborate across disciplines, guide and mentor team members, and help drive process improvements that elevate outcomes for patients and families. Casual employees are required to work at least 36 hours per 6 weeks, with 24 of those hours being off-shift/weekend. Scheduling requirements include one holiday per year. Join us in delivering Life Changing Medicine to our community—and grow your career with purpose. Apply today to become part of the UPMC Williamsport team.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years experience.
BSN preferred.
Completion of 1 contribution as set forth through UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder.
UPMC approved nursing certification required. Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held.
If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
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.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN)
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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.

Responsibilities

Passionately precepts and mentors students, graduate nurses, and new hires, fostering professional growth.
Identifies learning opportunities from clinical and behavioral situations to improve patient care practices.
Seeks and applies feedback for continuous professional improvement.
Acts as a role model and recognized unit leader in clinical expertise, teaching, specialized resources, or evidence-based practice.
Provides constructive feedback, participates in peer review, and promotes change that enhances patient care and unit culture.
Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and holistic care within the Relationship Based Care model.
Collaborates effectively, communicates patient conditions clearly, and ensures comprehensive documentation.
Integrates evidence-based practice and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Leads or participates in teams that innovate patient care and support a healthy work environment.
Builds positive workplace relationships, models cultural awareness, addresses workplace challenges, and maintains work-life balance.