Nurse Leader: Patient‑Focused Care & Growth Path

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing career ladder

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care within a collaborative care team. The role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and the use of independent judgment to support patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a structured career ladder, and a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience and role. UPMC supports nurses financially, personally, and professionally from day one.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state where the facility is located.
• Zero to two years of nursing experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Ability to establish positive, caring relationships with patients and teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Provides teaching to patients and families to guide care and transitions.
• Applies the nursing process to create a healing environment and comprehensive plans of care.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development and quality improvement.
• Participates in unit-based governance and supports change to improve care and practice.
• Assesses patient needs across ages and supports age-specific care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Time management

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care within a collaborative care team. The role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and the use of independent judgment to support patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a structured career ladder, and a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience and role. UPMC supports nurses financially, personally, and professionally from day one.