Professional Staff Nurse / Case Manager, Skilled Nursing

The Professional Staff Nurse / Case Manager at UPMC Muncy Place is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and external partners to ensure high-quality outcomes and seamless transitions post-discharge. This role involves managing both short- and long-term residents, supporting care planning, leading Crisis Intervention training, and promoting wellness through chronic condition management and education. The Case Manager collaborates with the Quality Improvement Team to monitor and reduce Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations, identifies educational needs, and provides guidance to frontline staff-all while applying age-appropriate care principles and maintaining a resident-centered approach.

The ideal candidate will have the following : 2 years of RN experience, 5 years working in a Long Term Care facility, and a BSN.

Schedule : Full-time, 40 hours / week (Day Shift, Monday-Friday)

Holiday Rotation : 1-2 holiday shifts per year

Weekend Rotation : Minimum 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks

Sign-On Bonus

$15,000 for new graduates (2-year commitment)

$20,000 for experienced nurses (2-year commitment)

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Case Management

Manage care for short-term and long-term residents

Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality care

Follow residents with chronic conditions and promote overall wellbeing

Assist with care planning and discharge preparation

Provide psychosocial support and counseling

Monitor and document changes in resident condition or behavior

Quality & Safety

Partner with the Quality Improvement team to reduce ED visits and hospitalizations

Comply with medication safety and infection control policies

Identify opportunities for clinical improvement and innovation

Education & Development

Lead Crisis Intervention training

Identify and address staff education needs

Provide feedback and education to frontline staff

Engage in continuous learning and professional development

Participate in RN residency programs and seek mentorship

Communication & Collaboration

Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams

Demonstrate cultural awareness and support workplace safety

Build healing relationships and foster a compassionate care environment

Professionalism & Leadership

Accept increasing responsibility and complexity in patient care

Participate in shared governance and unit-level initiatives

Support colleagues and contribute to team-based care

Engage in professional organizations and literature review

Preferred Qualifications

Long-Term Care Experience : Preferred

Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire (must meet AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration components)

Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) required

Licensure Requirements :

Must hold current licensure in the state where the facility is located

If licensed under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), a multistate license from a participating NLC state is acceptable

Employees who relocate to the facility's state must apply for local licensure within 60 days of residency change

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.