Senior Nurse Leader (Casual/Per Diem) – Elevate Patient Care

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Senior Professional Staff Nurse II to lead nursing care delivery, provide clinical leadership, and collaborate with physicians and teams to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes relationship-based care, quality improvement, and staff development.

The position is casual/per diem, requires 36 hours across 6 weeks with variable day/evening/night shifts, and requires RN licensure and certifications per policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a registered nurse.
• BSN preferred; Master’s in nursing or DNP may substitute for certification.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state or a multistate compact license.
• UPMC approved nursing certification required; certification not required if Master’s in nursing or DNP is held.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model of professional nursing practice and lead unit teams.
• Build and mend professional relationships to promote a healthy workplace.
• Apply nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Identify opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
• Develop others through precepting students and new hires.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN degree

Master's in Nursing (optional substitution)

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Senior Professional Staff Nurse II to lead nursing care delivery, provide clinical leadership, and collaborate with physicians and teams to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes relationship-based care, quality improvement, and staff development.

The position is casual/per diem, requires 36 hours across 6 weeks with variable day/evening/night shifts, and requires RN licensure and certifications per policy.