RN Nurse Leader & Preceptor (Patient Care)

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center in Carlisle seeks a Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to lead and deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes applying independent judgment, teaching patients and families, and partnering with physicians and staff.

Minimum 1 year experience; BSN preferred; active RN licensure; CPR/BLS; strong communication and critical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state or compact agreement
• Minimum 1 year RN experience
• BSN preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Teach patients and families about care and transitions between care settings.
• Serve as a preceptor; support development of students and new staff.
• Participate in unit governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Apply the nursing process to develop holistic care plans.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, staff, patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Teaching/re-education

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center in Carlisle seeks a Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to lead and deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes applying independent judgment, teaching patients and families, and partnering with physicians and staff.

Minimum 1 year experience; BSN preferred; active RN licensure; CPR/BLS; strong communication and critical thinking are essential.