Professional Staff Nurse - 7E Neurology/Oncology - FT Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000

Monthly Loan Repayment Program

5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is looking for a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join the 7E Neurology/Oncology team. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care, developing care plans, and leading patient care initiatives. Candidates will work a 36-hour week on a night schedule with alternating weekends and holidays. UPMC offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, tuition reimbursement, and extensive benefits, making it a great opportunity for both new graduates and experienced RNs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a commitment to quality patient care.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaboration in patient care.
• Ability to teach patients and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive working relationships with team members.
• Apply the nursing process to create a holistic care plan.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and governance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care management

Effective communication

Leadership

Cultural competence

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Graduate nursing degree (preferred)

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join the 7E Neurology/Oncology team—a dynamic Adult Med/Surg unit specializing in neurological and oncology care. This 36 hour/week role features a 6:45 PM–7:15 AM schedule with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

7E is considering both Graduate Nurse and experienced RN candidates for this role.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career long term, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive.

Benefits

• Generous Sign‑On Bonus of up to $20,000 (Amount and eligibility based on role and experience)
• UPMC’s new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2025/2026 nursing graduates, offering up to $20,000 in loan repayment over three years (Eligible flex full‑time RN roles receive a prorated amount)
• Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added this year, designed to recognize experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for employees and dependents, plus UPMC employee discounts, including no‑cost RN‑BSN/MSN options

*Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for setting 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 it 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.