Professional Staff Nurse - west

UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA
Medical / Surgical / Pediatric Unit (3

West)

Shift: Rotating day and evening shifts with a commitment to every other weekend/holiday
Status:
Full Time (typically 36 hours/week) Responsibilities

Collaboration and Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and cultural awareness
• Promotes healthy work relationships, work‑life balance, and safe practices
• Identifies and communicates safety concerns promptly

Education and Development

• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and staff
• Supports onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development; may serve as preceptor
• Seeks feedback and continuously improves practice

Clinical Practice and Patient Care

• Applies the nursing process and Relationship Based Care principles
• Develops patient‑centered plans of care and daily goals
• Uses critical thinking to address clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintains clear, thorough documentation to support care continuity
• Delivers compassionate, patient‑focused care

Professional Engagement and Quality Improvement

• Participates in shared governance, unit initiatives, and practice improvement
• Adapts to change and supports quality and workflow improvements
• Engages in quality improvement and patient satisfaction efforts
• Uses evidence‑based practice and research to enhance clinical outcomes