Senior Professional Nurse & Care Team Leader

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Senior Professional Staff Nurse to lead nursing care delivery on an assigned unit. This role sets standards for quality, leads with collaboration, and ensures safe, patient-centered care through independent judgment and teamwork.

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse engages patients and families, participates in governance, and mentors staff. This position emphasizes leadership, education, and professional development while maintaining commitment to community health and nursing

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with care teams.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development and quality of care.
• Participates in governance and supports change to improve practice.
• Serves as partner on care team and mentors others.
• Applies nursing process within Relationship Based Care to plan patient care.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with physicians and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Nursing Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Senior Professional Staff Nurse to lead nursing care delivery on an assigned unit. This role sets standards for quality, leads with collaboration, and ensures safe, patient-centered care through independent judgment and teamwork.

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse engages patients and families, participates in governance, and mentors staff. This position emphasizes leadership, education, and professional development while maintaining commitment to community health and nursing