Professional Staff Nurse - Med/Surg/Pediatrics

UPMC Northwest Seneca, PAMedical / Surgical / Pediatric Unit (3West)Shift:

Rotating day and evening shifts with a commitment to every other weekend/holiday Status: Full Time (typically 36 hours/week)

Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Up to $20,000 Available

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses with1 or more years of RN experience Commitment Requirement:

Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible position will be required to make a two-year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

Collaboration and Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and cultural awareness
• Promotes healthy work relationships, work‑life balance, and safe practices
• Identifies and communicates safety concerns promptly

Education and Development

• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and staff
• Supports onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development; may serve as preceptor
• Seeks feedback and continuously improves practice

Clinical Practice and Patient Care

• Applies the nursing process and Relationship Based Care principles
• Develops patient‑centered plans of care and daily goals
• Uses critical thinking to address clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintains clear, thorough documentation to support care continuity
• Delivers compassionate, patient‑focused care

Professional Engagement and Quality Improvement

• Participates in shared governance, unit initiatives, and practice improvement
• Adapts to change and supports quality and workflow improvements
• Engages in quality improvement and patient satisfaction efforts
• Uses evidence‑based practice and research to enhance clinical outcomes

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• Demonstrates age‑appropriate care using growth and development principles across the lifespan
• Assesses patient needs and delivers care per departmental policies and procedures
• 0–2 years of RN experience required
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity
• Physical stamina for frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient positioning

Licensure and Certifications

• Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit in applicable state or compact state
• BLS/CPR required per AHA standards within 30 days of hire
• PALS required within 1 year of hire or transfer

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran