Professional Staff Nurse (Flex Full Time)

UPMC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Northwest Hospital is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their Intermediate Care/Telemetry department. This position requires commitment to patient-centered care and participation in team dynamics. Duties include developing patient care plans, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have strong communication and critical thinking skills, along with a commitment to ongoing professional growth in a rotating shift environment. Flexibility in scheduling is a must, with shifts spanning days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and team members.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop patient goals and individualized care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families with clear, thorough teaching.

Job description

UPMC Northwest Hospital Seneca, PA Status: Flex full Time (28-40 hours/week) Department: Intermediate Care/Telemetry (2 North) Rotating day and night shifts required, along with rotating weekend and holiday assignments.

Professional Relationships & Workplace Culture

• Build positive, accountable working relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and support healthy team dynamics.
• Maintain balance between work and personal well‑being; model safe work hours and effective time management.
• Identify and communicate workplace safety hazards.

Patient & Family Education

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Provide clear, thorough teaching to support patients through their care journey and transitions.
• Support development of students and new team members; may serve as a preceptor.
• Foster open dialogue, seek feedback, and promote continuous learning.

Clinical Practice & Care Delivery

• Use the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care model to create a healing environment.
• Develop daily patient goals and individualized plans of care.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking in assessing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and ensure comprehensive, accurate documentation.
• Incorporate organizational and professional standards to improve safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Build compassionate, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Professional Development & Team Engagement

• Take accountability for ongoing professional growth and practice improvement.
• Participate in shared governance, unit goals, and change initiatives.
• Serve as an engaged team partner, offering support and collaboration as needed.
• Contribute to efforts that enhance patient care and the practice environment; adapt effectively to change.

Quality Improvement & Evidence‑Based Practice

• Participate in unit‑specific quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify improvement opportunities and communicate them to colleagues and leadership.

Support patient satisfaction through high‑quality care and service.

Use research and evidence‑based practice to guide clinical decisions and influence care plans