Senior Post-Surgical Nurse Leader & Mentor

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg's AG7 unit seeks a Senior Professional Staff Nurse. You will set standards for care quality and oversee patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, applying independent judgment and collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The role emphasizes leadership, partnership, and supervision, with a focus on education, evidence-based practice, and promoting a healing, patient-centered environment across the unit.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an active license.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to guide clinical practice.
• Strong communication and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
• Serves as unit leader in areas such as clinical expertise or education.
• Precepts students, new hires, and supports continuous learning.
• Applies nursing process within Relationship Based Care to plan patient care.
• Builds relationships and promotes a healthy, collaborative work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

UPMC Harrisburg's AG7 unit seeks a Senior Professional Staff Nurse. You will set standards for care quality and oversee patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, applying independent judgment and collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The role emphasizes leadership, partnership, and supervision, with a focus on education, evidence-based practice, and promoting a healing, patient-centered environment across the unit.