Sr. Professional Staff Nurse (TCU)
UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical CenterSeneca, PA, US- Full-time
Job Description
UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA
Transitional Care Unit
Flex Full Time
NIGHT SHIFTS
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Clinical Excellence & Leadership
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Identifies opportunities to improve clinical quality and workplace practices.
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Applies evidence-based practice consistently as part of daily nursing care.
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Leads or actively participates in initiatives to enhance patient care and promote a healthy work environment.
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Serves as a role model in one or more areas : clinical expertise, teaching, specialized resource support, or evidence-based practice.
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Collaboration & Communication
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Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care.
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Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
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Provides comprehensive patient documentation that supports safe and informed transitions of care.
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Gives constructive feedback and participates in the nursing peer review process.
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Mentorship & Professional Development
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Enthusiastically precepts students, graduate nurses, and new team members.
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Identifies learning opportunities in clinical and behavioral situations to enhance care delivery.
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Actively supports continuous learning through journal clubs, unit presentations, and sharing relevant research.
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Regularly seeks performance feedback and demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.
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Patient-Centered Care
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Engages patients as partners in their care, creating individualized, holistic plans of care.
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Practices critical thinking in identifying and addressing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.
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Promotes a caring, compassionate patient experience by building trusting relationships.
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Healthy Work Environment
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Builds and maintains respectful, positive relationships with colleagues.
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Demonstrates cultural awareness and addresses behaviors that may compromise a healthy workplace.
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Promotes work-life balance through effective prioritization and delegation.
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Experience : Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
Education : BSN preferred. If BSN is held, a Master’s in a related field may substitute for certification.
Licensure : Must have current RN licensure in the state of practice or a compact nursing license (NLC).
Certifications : CPR (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire.
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Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the patient lifespan, following unit-specific guidelines.
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Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective in managing multiple priorities and working within a fast-paced, complex environment.
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Capable of leading others in the nursing process and exercising sound decision-making.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; builds positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
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Physical stamina and mobility to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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Sr Staff Nurse • Seneca, PA, US