Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, Weekend Option-Pediatrics (Hanover)

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC offers a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Professional Staff Nurse committed to enhancing patient care quality. The role emphasizes leadership, collaborative relationships, and continual professional development, alongside comprehensive support and benefits for career advancement. Successful candidates will excel in patient management, teamwork, and possess Registered Nurse Certification.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Responsible for quality care and independent patient management.
• Must have a strong background in nursing and leadership skills.
• Commitment to professional development and team collaboration is critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support healthy workforce.
• Precept and develop new nurses and students.
• Advocate for patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Clinical Expertise

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Job description

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

• Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder added this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and education

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. This nurse is responsible for setting standards for care quality and is accountable for nursing care provision. They manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care. They demonstrate a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement. Apply evidence-based practice regularly. Lead or participate in teams that innovate patient care or support a healthy workforce.
• Serve as a role model of professional nursing practice, acting as a recognized unit leader in areas such as clinical expertise, education, resource nursing, or evidence-based practice. Provide feedback to team members and participate in peer review. Promote quality improvement and participate in shared governance and hospital-wide councils.
• Develop others by precepting students, new nurses, and new hires. Analyze clinical situations to identify learning opportunities. Seek feedback and pursue continuous professional development. Support learning through sharing research, participating in journal clubs, and presenting.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Develop daily goals and care plans that involve patients as partners, considering their holistic needs. Communicate effectively, document comprehensively, and advocate for patient safety and quality care. Incorporate professional and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Build caring relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Foster healthy workplace relationships, model cultural awareness, and address horizontal violence and impairment. Balance work and personal life through effective prioritization and delegation.