Senior Med-Surg Nurse Leader & Preceptor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladders

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Full-Time Senior Professional Staff Nurse for the 8 East medical-surgical unit. The role focuses on leadership, patient-centered care, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

The unit supports graduate nurses and provides a foundation across diverse patient populations, including wound care and ostomy management. We offer sign-on bonuses, generous PTO and holidays, career ladders, and tuition reimbursement for employees and

Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Patient Education: Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles to teach patients, families, students, and new staff; provide comprehensive education for transitions between care levels.
• Nursing Process Application: Utilize the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment and plan care with patient involvement.
• Professional Development: Take accountability for personal and professional development and participate in unit governance and quality initiatives.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in department/unit quality improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and support evidence-based practice.

Job description

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Full-Time Senior Professional Staff Nurse for the 8 East medical-surgical unit. The role focuses on leadership, patient-centered care, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

The unit supports graduate nurses and provides a foundation across diverse patient populations, including wound care and ostomy management. We offer sign-on bonuses, generous PTO and holidays, career ladders, and tuition reimbursement for employees and