Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Professional Staff Nurse at Children's Hospital. This role emphasizes leadership, responsibility in patient care, and collaboration with team members to improve healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate will lead nursing initiatives while mentoring peers, ensuring high quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with leadership and clinical expertise.
• Experience in mentoring and developing nursing staff.
• Familiarity with quality improvement and patient care innovations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient care activities and collaborates with healthcare teams.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement in patient care.
• Mentors and develops nursing staff for professional growth.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Leadership

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Hours: Ranging from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Weekdays / 2 -8 Hour Shifts and 2-10 Hour shifts per week.

Location: 9C - Children's Hospital

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, plays a leadership role in delivering and managing nursing care. They set care standards, oversee patient care activities, and collaborate with team members, physicians, and families to achieve positive outcomes. Their role emphasizes leadership, partnership, and community commitment within the nursing profession.

UPMC offers a robust Nursing Career ladder - Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education & Experience

Responsibilities:

• Applies the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a holistic healing environment.
• Develops patient-centered goals and plans of care, communicates effectively, and documents comprehensively to promote teamwork.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to address patient needs and integrates organizational goals to enhance safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Builds compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement, applies evidence-based practice, and leads or supports innovations in care and workforce health.
• Mentors and develops others, shares knowledge, and actively engages in continuous professional growth.
• Serves as a role model and leader in clinical expertise, education, or evidence-based practice.
• Promotes positive change, fosters teamwork, and participates in governance at unit and hospital levels.
• Cultivates strong professional relationships, addresses workplace challenges, and balances personal and professional priorities through effective delegation and time management.