RN Care Team Leader & Patient Advocate

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse who will act as a Registered Nurse responsible for setting the standards of nursing care and for leading a patient care team. The role includes independent judgment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and fostering partnerships with patients and families to ensure optimal outcomes across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities emphasize patient- and family-centered care, teaching, precepting, quality improvement involvement, and professional

Qualifications

• RN with current licensure, BSN preferred.
• Active ACLS, BLS?CPR, and PALS certification as required.
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Sets standards for level and quality of nursing care.
• Manages care for a group of patients and families.
• Lead, teach, and precept staff and students as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and shared governance.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and care team.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Tools

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse who will act as a Registered Nurse responsible for setting the standards of nursing care and for leading a patient care team. The role includes independent judgment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and fostering partnerships with patients and families to ensure optimal outcomes across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities emphasize patient- and family-centered care, teaching, precepting, quality improvement involvement, and professional