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Professional Staff Nurse - Med/Surg/Pediatrics

UPMC

Seneca, PAFull-timePosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Seneca, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current RN License Or Temporary Practice PermitBLS/CPR Per AHA StandardsPALS

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse - Med/Surg/Pediatrics. The Professional Staff Nurse on the Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, PA, is responsible for providing patient-centered care. This role involves applying the nursing process, developing care plans, and communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse will also participate in quality improvement initiatives and demonstrate accountability and professionalism.

Key focus areas include Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and cultural awareness, Promotes healthy work relationships, work‑life balance, and safe practices, and Identifies and communicates safety concerns promptly.

Successful candidates bring 0-2 Years RN Experience, Current RN License, and BLS/CPR Certification. Important skills include Accountability, Professionalism, Cultural Awareness, Promotes Healthy Work Relationships, Work-Life Balance, and Safe Practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AccountabilityProfessionalismCultural AwarenessPromotes Healthy Work RelationshipsWork-Life BalanceSafe PracticesIdentifies Safety ConcernsCommunicates Safety ConcernsApplies Adult Learning PrinciplesSupports OnboardingCoachingOngoing DevelopmentServes as PreceptorSeeks FeedbackContinuously Improves PracticeApplies Nursing ProcessRelationship Based Care PrinciplesDevelops Patient-Centered Plans of CareProblem SolvingCommunicates EffectivelyMaintains Clear DocumentationDelivers Compassionate CarePatient-Focused CareParticipates in Shared GovernanceAdapts to ChangeSupports Quality ImprovementsSupports Workflow ImprovementsEngages in Quality ImprovementPatient Satisfaction EffortsUses Evidence-Based PracticeUses Research to Enhance Clinical OutcomesDemonstrates Age-Appropriate CareGrowth and Development PrinciplesAssesses Patient NeedsDelivers Care Per Departmental PoliciesStrong Clinical JudgmentProblem-Solving SkillsMobilityVisual AcuityManual DexterityPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

0-2 Years of RN ExperienceCurrent RN License or Temporary Practice PermitBLS/CPR Per AHA StandardsPALS1+ Years of RN Experience

Full job description

UPMC Northwest

Seneca, PA

Medical / 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)

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Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Up to $20,000 Available

  • $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses with 1 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:

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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

  • 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

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