- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for patients.
- Understand growth and development principles and be able to assess and address patients' age-specific needs.
- Previous Vascular Access experience preferred
- Previous Nursing experience preferred.
- BSN strongly preferred.
- Strong relationship-building skills with staff, physicians, and patients are essential.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and use critical thinking for patient care decisions.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning is necessary.
JOB DETAILS
Professional Staff Nurse, BSN
CompanyUPMC
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 5, 2026
About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role
Hours: 3 - 12 Hour Shifts per week. Rotating shifts including days/nights weekends & holidays
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for setting care standards and ensuring high-quality nursing care. They manage patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with the care team. This role involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, while maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes. The Professional Staff Nurse is committed to the community and the nursing profession.
UPMC offers a robust Nursing Career ladder - Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education & Experience
Responsibilities:
- Use the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment, set care goals, and address patients' clinical, social, and emotional needs.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for improvement and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.
- Apply evidence-based practices to improve clinical care and patient outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with the care team and document patient information clearly.
- Build productive relationships with colleagues and patients, promoting teamwork, accountability, and work-life balance.
- Identify safety hazards and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Take responsibility for professional development, engage in unit-based goal setting, and support care team needs.
- Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care and the practice environment.
- Apply adult learning principles in patient and family education, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues through mentorship and feedback.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- UPMC approved national certification preferred.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). RN license must be issued either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. 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.
- Act 33 / 34 / 73 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Key Skills
NursingPatient careRelationship-based careClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceCritical thinkingLeadershipMentorshipVascular accessTeamworkCommunicationPatient educationQuality improvementSafety hazard identification
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Nursing career ladderProfessional development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Professional Staff Nurse manages patient care for a group of patients and their families while setting care standards and ensuring high-quality nursing outcomes. They collaborate with the healthcare team to create a healing environment and participate in quality improvement efforts to enhance patient satisfaction.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
42505
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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