Professional Staff Nurse (Flex Full Time)

UPMC; Seneca (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Seneca, PA, seeks a dedicated nursing professional for a full-time position with rotating shifts in the Intermediate Care/Telemetry department.

The role involves building relationships with patients and families, creating individualized care plans, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and effective communication while providing age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Flexible scheduling options are available, including night and weekend shifts with premium pay.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge and skills for age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families through their care journey.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Education

RN experience preferred

Job description

Seneca, PA – UPMC Northwest Hospital

Schedule: Flex full Time (28-40 hrs/week). Rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts required. Department: Intermediate Care/Telemetry (2 North).

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.

Clinical Knowledge & Patient Care

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide age‑appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Assesses patient data and identifies age‑specific needs in alignment with department policies.
• Applies principles of growth and development to ensure safe, individualized care.

Experience & Education

• RN experience preferred.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with leaders, providers, staff, patients, and families.
• Effective in fast‑paced, complex environments with shifting priorities and specialized equipment.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and support others in applying the nursing process.
• Physical capability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning; requires mobility and visual/manual dexterity.

Scheduling Option

UPMC offers flexible scheduling, including traditional rotating shifts and special programs for primarily night or weekend shifts with premium pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.