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Professional Staff Nurse (med/surg)

UPMC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States

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UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Professional Staff Nurse

Status: Full Time (36 hours/week)

Unit: Medical / Surgical / Pediatrics

Shift: variable

This position is eligible for a generous sign‑on bonus!

$10,000 sign‑on bonus available for graduate nurses with less than one year of RN experience

$20,000 sign‑on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience

Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community! Responsibilities Clinical Practice & Patient‑Centered Care

Utilizes the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care framework to provide holistic, patient‑centered care.

Develops daily plans of care in partnership with patients and families, addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs.

Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the episode of care.

Communicates patient condition clearly to interdisciplinary care teams and advocates for appropriate care adjustments.

Maintains accurate, thorough documentation to support continuity of care.

Creates a compassionate, healing environment focused on safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.

Collaboration & Professional Relationships

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners.

Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, cultural awareness, and respect.

Promotes healthy work‑life balance, safe work hours, and effective time management.

Identifies and communicates workplace safety concerns.

Patient & Staff Education

Applies adult (and/or pediatric, as applicable) learning principles in patient, family, and staff education.

Provides clear education to support care transitions and discharge planning.

Supports development of students and new staff; may serve as a preceptor.

Encourages open communication, feedback, and continuous learning.

Professional Development & Team Engagement

Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional growth.

Actively participates in shared governance, unit goals, and change initiatives.

Functions as a highly engaged care team member and supports colleagues as needed.

Adapts positively to change and evolving practice environments.

Quality Improvement & Evidence‑Based Practice

Participates in unit and department quality improvement initiatives.

Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Utilizes research and evidence‑based practice to guide clinical care.

Contributes to multidisciplinary discussions to enhance patient care planning

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