Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN - L&D; Lititz

Professional Staff Nurse – Labor & Delivery (Full-Time, Nights)

Location:

Lititz

UPMC Lititz is seeking an experienced Professional Staff Nurse to join our Labor & Delivery team full-time on the night shift (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, compassionate team that supports families through one of life’s most meaningful moments. Candidates must have prior nursing experience and hold a BSN.

At UPMC, we’re committed to investing in nurses like you—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one. Whether you’re managing student loans or aiming to advance your career, we’re here to help you succeed and thrive.

• Enjoy a generous sign‑on bonus up to $15,000 (based on role and experience).
• Receive up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually, plus seven paid holidays.
• Grow with dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder rewarding your experience and education.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents, plus exclusive employee discounts and no‑cost RN‑BSN/MSN programs.
• Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the nursing career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

• Leads by example through expert mentorship, precepting new nurses, students, and graduate nurses with enthusiasm and skill.
• Drives continuous learning by identifying growth opportunities, sharing evidence‑based research, and supporting educational initiatives such as presentations and journal clubs.
• Delivers exceptional care using the nursing process and Relationship‑Based Care to create a compassionate, healing environment tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team to ensure seamless coordination and the highest standard of care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing clinical, social, and emotional factors to enhance safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Builds strong relationships within the team, modeling professionalism, cultural awareness, and respect in a healthy workplace.
• Champions improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities for clinical and workplace excellence and applying evidence‑based practices.
• Serves as a role model and leader, offering guidance in clinical expertise, teaching, and quality initiatives while actively participating in shared governance and interdisciplinary teams.
• Balances professionalism and well‑being by prioritizing responsibilities, maintaining self‑care, and contributing to a positive, supportive environment.

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Professional Staff Nurse.
• BSN required; a Master’s degree in nursing or DNP qualifies as an alternate for certification.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital, or system; approval by Unit Director.
• UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained (unless Master’s or DNP held).
• Must maintain a solid/strong/good or higher rating on annual performance evaluation to retain status.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients; mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non‑physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Current multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license if facility under NLC agreement.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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Hospitals and Health Care