Professional Staff Nurse - 5E Acute Cate/Trauma Stepdown - Weekend Program

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced RNs

25% weekend differential

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement/discounts

Paid short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse for its Weekend Program at an adult medical/surgical unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care on weekends with responsibilities including developing care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, and engaging in professional development. The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, weekend differentials, and comprehensive full-time benefits. Candidates must be flexible and ready to provide nursing care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with operational knowledge of acute care practices.
• Experience managing patient care activities on a medical/surgical unit.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues.
• Utilize teaching principles to educate patients and families.
• Utilize the nursing process to create a comprehensive plan of care.
• Engage in professional development to enhance quality of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Teaching

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

Experience in acute care surgery and trauma

Job description

UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Professional Staff Nurse to join the Weekend Program on 5 East! 5 East is an Adult Medical/Surgical unit with a focus on acute care surgery and trauma patients.

This weekend role covers 48 weekends per year, working 24 hours each weekend between 3pm on Friday and 7am on Monday, including every other holiday. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work weekend, dayshift hours.

Weekend Program Benefits

• $20,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible experienced RNs with a 2‑year commitment
• 25% weekend differential
• Full‑time benefits and incentives including:
  • Medical benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement/discounts
  • Paid short‑term and long‑term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO) and more…

Why Choose UPMC?

At UPMC, we’re committed to supporting nurses—financially, personally, and professionally from day one. Whether you’re launching your career or ready to take the next step, you’ll find the resources, support, and opportunities to thrive.

5E is a dynamic 23‑bed unit specializing in acute care surgery and trauma. Our team cares for patients recovering from procedures such as bowel obstruction treatment, appendectomies, and gallbladder surgeries, supported by trauma‑trained nurses, a mobility‑focused recovery model, and a strong care partner approach. Join our team today!

Purpose

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient‑focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit‑based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit‑specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence‑based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.