Professional Staff Nurse (med/surg) New

UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Professional Staff Nurse

Status: Full Time (36 hours/week)

Unit: Medical / Surgical / Pediatrics

Shift: variable

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses with less than one year of RN experience

$20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience

Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!

Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice & Patient-Centered Care

• Utilizes the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Develops daily plans of care in partnership with patients and families, addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the episode of care.
• Communicates patient condition clearly to interdisciplinary care teams and advocates for appropriate care adjustments.
• Maintains accurate, thorough documentation to support continuity of care.
• Creates a compassionate, healing environment focused on safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
  
  

Collaboration & Professional Relationships

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, cultural awareness, and respect.
• Promotes healthy work-life balance, safe work hours, and effective time management.
• Identifies and communicates workplace safety concerns.
  
  

Patient & Staff Education

• Applies adult (and/or pediatric, as applicable) learning principles in patient, family, and staff education.
• Provides clear education to support care transitions and discharge planning.
• Supports development of students and new staff; may serve as a preceptor.
• Encourages open communication, feedback, and continuous learning.
  
  

Professional Development & Team Engagement

• Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional growth.
• Actively participates in shared governance, unit goals, and change initiatives.
• Functions as a highly engaged care team member and supports colleagues as needed.
• Adapts positively to change and evolving practice environments.
  
  

Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

• Participates in unit and department quality improvement initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to guide clinical care.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary discussions to enhance patient care planning
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care based on principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess patient data, identify age-specific needs, and deliver care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with leadership, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity required.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
  
  

Scheduling Flexibility

• UPMC offers a variety of flexible scheduling options, including traditional rotating/flexible shifts and premium programs for primarily night or weekend shifts.
• Eligibility for night/weekend premium programs requires a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience and completion of any required orientation during regular business hours.
• Candidates interested in these programs should notify their recruiter during the interview process.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of employment or a valid multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license.

Graduate Nurses must pass the RN licensure exam within 6 months of hire or within one year of graduation (whichever comes first).

Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) accepted per policy.

CPR/BLS certification (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire or transfer.

UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Required clearances:

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility’s state must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days.
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran