Professional Staff Nurse (Flex Full Time)

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UPMC Northwest Hospital
Seneca, PA

Status: Flex full Time (28-40 hours/week)
Department: Intermediate Care/Telemetry (2 North)
Rotating day and night shifts required, along with rotating weekend and holiday assignments.

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.

Professional Relationships & Workplace Culture

Build positive, accountable working relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and support healthy team dynamics.
Maintain balance between work and personal well‑being; model safe work hours and effective time management.
Identify and communicate workplace safety hazards.

Patient & Family Education

Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff.
Provide clear, thorough teaching to support patients through their care journey and transitions.
Support development of students and new team members; may serve as a preceptor.
Foster open dialogue, seek feedback, and promote continuous learning.

Clinical Practice & Care Delivery

Use the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care model to create a healing environment.
Develop daily patient goals and individualized plans of care.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking in assessing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Communicate effectively with the care team and ensure comprehensive, accurate documentation.
Incorporate organizational and professional standards to improve safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
Build compassionate, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Professional Development & Team Engagement

Take accountability for ongoing professional growth and practice improvement.
Participate in shared governance, unit goals, and change initiatives.
Serve as an engaged team partner, offering support and collaboration as needed.
Contribute to efforts that enhance patient care and the practice environment; adapt effectively to change.

Quality Improvement & Evidence‑Based Practice

Participate in unit‑specific quality improvement initiatives.
Identify improvement opportunities and communicate them to colleagues and leadership.
Support patient satisfaction through high‑quality care and service.
Use research and evidence‑based practice to guide clinical decisions and influence care plans

Clinical Knowledge & Patient Care

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide age‑appropriate care across the lifespan.
Assesses patient data and identifies age‑specific needs in alignment with department policies.
Applies principles of growth and development to ensure safe, individualized care.

Experience & Education

RN experience preferred.

Professional Skills & Competencies

Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with leaders, providers, staff, patients, and families.
Effective in fast‑paced, complex environments with shifting priorities and specialized equipment.
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to lead and support others in applying the nursing process.
Physical capability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning; requires mobility and visual/manual dexterity.

Scheduling Option: UPMC offers flexible scheduling, including traditional rotating shifts and special programs for primarily night or weekend shifts with premium pay.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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What does success look like in this role, and how is it measured?

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How does the company support work-life balance and employee well-being??

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