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UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Sr. Professional Staff Nurse - ICU Williamsport Full-Time Nights

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Cogan Station, Pennsylvania, United States, 17728

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Job Description Join Our Team at UPMC North Central – Williamsport Hospital!

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Position: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend & Block Holiday Rotation Location: Williamsport, PA

About the Unit Step into a dynamic and rewarding environment in our 28-bed Adult Intensive Care Unit, where we care for a diverse mix of Medical, Surgical, and Cardiothoracic Surgical patients. If you're passionate about critical care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the place for you!

Why Choose UPMC? At UPMC, we’re committed to supporting your nursing journey from day one—financially, professionally, and personally. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we’re here to help you succeed.

We offer:

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for experienced nurses Monthly Loan Repayment: Up to $20,000 for recent nursing grads (paid over 3 years) Generous PTO: Up to 5.5 weeks annually, plus 7 paid holidays Career Ladders: Including a brand-new nursing ladder to recognize your experience and education Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000/year for you and your dependents Night Program: Competitive shift differentials for night shift nurses

Job Summary As a Senior Professional Staff Nurse, you’ll be a vital member of our care team, setting the standard for excellence in patient care. You’ll lead with compassion, collaborate across disciplines, and advocate for your patients and peers.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver holistic, relationship-based care tailored to each patient Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team Identify and act on opportunities to improve care quality and safety Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and leader within the unit Participate in shared governance and hospital-wide initiatives

What We’re Looking For A Registered Nurse with a passion for critical care Strong clinical judgment and communication skills A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning Leadership qualities and a desire to make a difference

Additional Details Sign-On Bonus Eligibility: Full-Time or Flex Full-Time status

**Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer. **

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply today and become part of a team that’s making a difference—one patient at a time.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Minimum 2 years experience. BSN preferred.

Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.UPMC approved nursing certification required. Must maintain certification status. Certification not required if Master's in nursing is held.

ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran