Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join the Cardiac Cath Lab!

This position is full-time, Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm. Occasional on-call coverage required.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. 

Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) 
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a key member of the care delivery team. Responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of care, the Professional Staff Nurse holds responsibility, authority, and accountability for nursing care provision. This role involves managing and delivering patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the team. The Professional Staff Nurse is a leader, partner, collaborator, and supervisor, maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The role also demonstrates a commitment to both the community and the nursing profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and Maintain Relationships: Develops productive relationships with both internal and external teams, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Promotes a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect by understanding cultural differences and fostering healthy relationships. Balances work and personal life, modeling safe work hours and healthy lifestyle habits. Communicates safety hazards and concerns to peers and management.

• Patient Education and Staff Development: Applies adult learning principles (and child learning principles, if applicable) to educate patients, families, students, and new staff. Provides clear and appropriate guidance to patients and families throughout their care journey, including transitioning to other levels of care. Supports the growth of students and new staff, potentially serving as a preceptor, and encourages open dialogue and feedback to improve practices.

• Nursing Process & Relationship-Based Care: Uses the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to foster a healing environment. Develops individualized patient care plans in collaboration with patients, addressing physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication skills to coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and ensure appropriate adjustments to care plans. Maintains detailed patient documentation to support team collaboration.

• Professional Development & Collaboration: Takes ownership of professional growth and development to improve both practice and patient care. Actively participates in unit-based governance, goal setting, and change processes to enhance care quality and work environment. Responds positively to care team needs and participates in initiatives that improve patient care and clinical practices.

• Quality Improvement & Patient Satisfaction: Engages in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunities for enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction, and works collaboratively with colleagues and management to implement solutions. Utilizes research and evidence-based practices to drive improvements in clinical care, actively engaging in discussions on quality improvement during multidisciplinary rounds.