Professional Staff Nurse - 5 East Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - FT Nights

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join their Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Unit. This role offers a supportive environment for nurses, emphasizing professional growth and community commitment. With a generous sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, and extensive paid time off, this position is ideal for those passionate about patient care and nursing leadership. Join a team that values collaboration and strives for optimal patient outcomes while providing a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Career Ladders

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse responsible for patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Focus on leadership and professional development in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships and promote safety and work-life balance.
• Educate patients and families using adult learning principles.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Communication

Nursing Process

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Opening: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse at UPMC Williamsport

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join 5 East, an Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Unit.

This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 6:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., with assignments every other weekend and holiday.

We are committed to supporting our nurses both professionally and personally, offering benefits such as:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (amount and eligibility depend on role and experience)
• Exclusive Monthly Loan Repayment Program for 2023-24 nursing graduates, providing $20,000 over three years
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually plus seven paid holidays
• Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder introduced this year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year at any accredited institution, with discounts for employees

Note: Final candidates will be placed within a job title reflecting their education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for setting standards of care, managing patient activities, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role encompasses leadership, partnership, and supervision, with a focus on community and professional commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships, demonstrate accountability, and promote safety and healthy work-life balance.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff, supporting development and creating an environment of open dialogue.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment, formulate goals, and ensure comprehensive documentation, promoting communication and quality improvement.
• Engage in professional development, participate in shared governance, and support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and practice environment.