Professional Staff Nurse, OP - Your Hometown Health Partners

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse at their Erie, PA location. Enjoy a balanced weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays while delivering high-quality patient care and being part of a collaborative healthcare team. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive community-focused environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits package

Clear career ladder for growth

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with expertise in Epic.
• Strong patient care and triage skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology and technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care, supporting providers.
• Educate patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Medical terminology

Tools

Epic

Job description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse – Enjoy No Weekends or Holidays!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse ready to make a meaningful impact in outpatient care? UPMC’s Your Hometown Health Partners in Erie, PA, is seeking a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic team. This rewarding position offers a balanced Monday through Friday schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends or holidays—perfect for nurses seeking stability and work-life balance.

As a vital member of our care delivery team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting providers, and maintaining the highest patient satisfaction and quality scores. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Epic, strong patient care and triage skills, and be adept at prior-authorizations and medication refills. Your friendly demeanor, teamwork spirit, solid work ethic, and proficiency with medical terminology and technology will be essential in fostering collaborative relationships with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.

At UPMC, we value your commitment to excellence and offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits package along with a clear career ladder designed to support your professional growth and development. If you’re ready to set the standard for nursing care and grow your career in a supportive, community-focused environment, we invite you to apply today.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience and manager discretion.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, sharing insights with colleagues, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with executives, physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families to support high-quality care.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills to navigate complex patient care situations.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment by managing multiple priorities, utilizing specialized equipment, and maintaining the physical stamina required for patient care.
• Educate patients, families, students, and new staff by applying adult learning principles and providing clear, detailed guidance throughout the care process.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth through open dialogue, feedback, and mentorship.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, considering their holistic needs and personal goals.
• Triage patient situations, coordinate care with physicians, and assist with assessments, evaluations, and education.
• Utilize critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation to enhance communication and improve patient safety and quality of care.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to enhance practice quality and patient care, while actively participating in shared governance and goal-setting initiatives.
• Collaborate with the care team to support transitions, adapt to change, and contribute to improvements in patient care and the practice environment.
• Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• Promote a culture of respect and collaboration by understanding cultural differences and fostering healthy, accountable relationships.
• Model work-life balance, safe work practices, and effective time management while proactively addressing safety concerns in the workplace.