Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II- 3D ICU

UPMC • Jamestown, NY

7d

About The Position

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join its Critical Care Unit (ICU). The role consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Shifts rotate between days and nights.

The unit is a mixed ICU and step-down unit caring for medical and surgical patients who need a higher level of care. Patient populations include those requiring ventilators, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen therapy, as well as patients with acute or unstable postoperative surgical needs.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in UPMC’s nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. The position requires a nurse who can provide skilled, compassionate, patient-focused care; contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice; support and develop colleagues; and participate in unit and hospital leadership and shared governance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with that state.
• CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire or transfer.
• PALS within 1 year of hire or transfer.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital, or system goals and approved by the Unit Director.
• UPMC-approved nursing certification within 1 year of hire or transfer, maintained thereafter, unless the certification exception applies: certification is not required for a nurse with a master's in nursing or DNP; with a BSN, a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for certification.
• A Solid/Strong/Good or higher Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Exemplary 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.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of the ages served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient data to determine age-specific care needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical quality and the workplace, apply evidence-based practice, and serve on or lead teams that introduce care innovations or support a healthy workforce.
• Model professional nursing practice as a recognized unit leader through clinical expertise, teaching, specialized nursing resources, and/or evidence-based practice.
• Give appropriate feedback to members of the health care team, participate in nursing peer review, promote changes that enhance patient care and the unit environment, and serve on or lead teams.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment and analytical skills within Relationship Based Care; participate in unit shared governance and hospital-wide councils.
• Precept students, graduate nurses, and new hires; identify learning opportunities from clinical and behavioral situations; seek feedback and pursue continuous professional improvement.
• Support ongoing clinical learning by sharing research and professional materials, presenting on the unit, and supporting journal clubs.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to formulate daily patient goals and plans of care that involve patients as partners and address their holistic needs.
• Communicate and document patient conditions and care comprehensively, collaborate with other care providers, and recommend changes to patient care or unit practices when appropriate.
• Use critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient-care issues; support patient safety, care quality, and patient satisfaction goals.
• Build caring, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues and promote a healing environment.
• Build and repair colleague relationships, model cultural awareness, and prevent and address horizontal violence and impairment.
• Maintain balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher annual performance evaluation to retain this status.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for experienced nurses.
• Monthly loan repayment program for eligible 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 over three years; eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Career ladders, including a nursing career ladder that rewards experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.

What This Job Offers

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