Professional Staff Nurse, BSN-Med Surg E4 (Hanover)

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is looking for a Professional Staff Nurse to join their dedicated care delivery team in Hanover. This role involves managing patient care, fostering relationships, and demonstrating leadership while collaborating with healthcare providers. UPMC offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including bonuses, paid time off, and educational reimbursement.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually

Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year

Career ladders for professional advancement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, commitment to community and nursing profession.
• Ability to teach patients and families effectively.
• Engagement in professional growth and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with patients and staff.
• Create and manage holistic care plans using the nursing process.
• Engage with the care team and adapt to changes effectively.

Skills

Accountability

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Job description

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

• Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder added this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding your experience and education

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. They are responsible for setting standards for care quality, managing patient care activities, and collaborating with team members. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, and supervision, establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships, demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, and motivation. Understand cultural differences and promote healthy relationships. Maintain work-life balance, model safe work hours, and communicate safety hazards.
• Apply adult learning principles to teach patients, families, students, and staff. Provide detailed education to support care transitions. Support development of staff and students, serve as preceptor, and foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulate daily goals, develop holistic care plans, and demonstrate critical thinking. Communicate effectively, document comprehensively, and incorporate organizational goals to improve safety, quality, and satisfaction. Build caring relationships with patients and families.
• Take accountability for professional growth, participate in shared governance, and support quality improvement initiatives. Engage actively with the care team, respond to team needs, and adapt to change effectively. Use evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes.