Job Description
Join Our Team at UPMC Washington Emergency Department!
The Emergency Department (ED) at UPMC Washington is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic team!
We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate :
Graduate Nurses (GNs) are encouraged to apply! This role offers :
Why Our ED?
Our ED provides hands-on, fulfilling opportunities for nurses to build confidence in their abilities. This role is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
Schedule Highlights :
Team Culture :
About the Role
The Professional Staff Nurse , a Registered Nurse and integral member of the care delivery team :
Sign-On Bonus
This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for experienced RNs (1+ year of experience).
What UPMC Offers Nurses
Support from Day One
UPMC invests in nurses financially, personally, and professionally. Whether you're tackling student loans or advancing your career, we’re here to help you thrive.
Benefits Include :
The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth.
Apply today! Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.
Responsibilities
Build productive relationships with patients and colleagues
Demonstrate cultural awareness and accountability
Maintain work-life balance and model healthy habits
Communicate safety concerns effectively
Teach patients, families, students, and new staff
Provide detailed guidance through care transitions
Support development of new staff and serve as a preceptor
Foster open dialogue and continuous improvement
Apply the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care
Formulate daily goals and holistic care plans
Demonstrate critical thinking and solid communication
Ensure comprehensive documentation and promote caregiver communication
Commit to professional development and shared governance
Support change and transition processes
Respond willingly to team needs and participate in care improvements
Engage in quality improvement efforts
Identify and act on opportunities for better care
Use research and evidence-based practice to influence care plans
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
BLS required within 30 days of hire / transfer.ACLS / PALS required within 12 months of hire / transfer.Crisis management education within 1 year of hire / transfer.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Registered Nurse Rn Emergency Department • Washington, PA, US