Surgical Staff Nurse – Growth, Teaching & Teamwork

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join AG7, a 24-bed post-surgical care unit. The nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to adults and geriatric patients, with a focus on orthopedic, general surgery, and urology cases.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with the care team, and patient-centered care within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, mentoring new staff, and participating in quality improvement to enhance patient

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with responsibility for patient care across a surgical care unit.
• Ability to lead, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to community and professional nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and teaches patients, families, and new staff.
• Maintains accountability for professional development and quality of care.
• Develops productive relationships and communicates safety hazards to team.
• Applies nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Sets daily goals and plans of care with patient involvement and holistic consideration.
• Participates in quality improvement and uses evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Teaching/education

Education

RN license

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join AG7, a 24-bed post-surgical care unit. The nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to adults and geriatric patients, with a focus on orthopedic, general surgery, and urology cases.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with the care team, and patient-centered care within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, mentoring new staff, and participating in quality improvement to enhance patient