UPMC Hamot’s Women’s Hospital is looking for a Professional Staff Nurse! 

This position is full-time rotating days and nights and will support the entire Women’s Hospital.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and an integral member of the care delivery team. This role is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care while setting and upholding standards of practice. The Professional Staff Nurse exercises independent clinical judgment and is accountable for the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families. This position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and partnership across the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care, while demonstrating a commitment to the nursing profession and the community served.

Responsibilities

Quality and Patient Experience

• Actively participates in unit- or department-based quality improvement initiatives.

• Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.

• Applies research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and influence care planning.

• Contributes to multidisciplinary discussions and supports continuous improvement efforts.

Patient-Centered Care

• Applies the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to promote a healing environment.

• Develops and implements individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and families.

• Demonstrates critical thinking to address clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Maintains accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation to support continuity of care.

Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families.

• Models accountability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.

• Demonstrates cultural awareness and supports a healthy, inclusive work environment.

• Identifies and communicates safety concerns to promote a safe workplace.

Leadership and Shared Governance

• Actively participates in shared governance, unit-based initiatives, and goal setting.

• Supports change and quality improvement efforts within the practice environment.

• Serves as an engaged partner on the care team and willingly assists colleagues as needed.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Education and Professional Development

• Maintains accountability for ongoing professional development and clinical competence.

• Applies adult learning principles when educating patients, families, students, and staff.

• Provides clear, effective education to support patient transitions of care.

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

• Seeks and incorporates feedback to continuously improve professional practice.