Professional Staff Nurse - 4 East Acute Care Williamsport - Full-Time Nights

Join Our Team at UPMC Williamsport Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse Opportunity 4 East Acute Care

UPMC Williamsport is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to join our team on 4 East Acute Care, a specialized 11-bed Adult Medical-Surgical Unit.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
• Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
• Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday

4 East offers a dynamic and supportive environment where nurses are empowered to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. If you're looking to grow your career in a collaborative setting with a strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Choose UPMC?

At UPMC, we're committed to investing in nurses like youfinancially, personally, and professionallystarting on day one. Whether you're launching your career or seeking a new opportunity, we're here to help you thrive.

Incredible Benefits Include:

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for graduate nurses or those with less than one year of experience
• NEW Monthly Loan Repayment Program Up to $20,000 for 20252026 nursing graduates
• Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually + 7 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year (includes dependents!)
• No-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees
• Career ladders that reward experience and education

Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!

Final job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder placement at the time of offer.

About the Role

As a Professional Staff Nurse on our 6 West Acute Care unit, you'll be a vital member of the care delivery team. You'll provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families, while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families throughout the care journey
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve care quality and safety
• Participate in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor to students and new staff
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance and model professional accountability

Additional Qualifications & Requirements

• Age-Specific Competency Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of patients served. This includes understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret data to meet age-specific needs, as outlined in departmental policies.

• Experience & Education

  • 02 years of nursing experience required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, physicians, non-physician providers, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in a complex healthcare environment

• Clinical & Critical Thinking Skills

  • Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and lead others in the nursing process
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate specialized equipment

• Physical Requirements

  • Mobility and manual dexterity
  • Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning

Flexible Scheduling Options

UPMC offers a variety of flexible scheduling programs in addition to traditional rotating shifts, including:

• Night Shift Programs
• Weekend-Only Programs with premium pay differentials

Note: To qualify for these programs, candidates must have at least 6 months of nursing experience and may be required to complete orientation during regular business hours. If interested, please inform your recruiter during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interact effectively with patients across the lifespan, as defined by the assigned unit.
• Understands principles of growth and development and can assess and interpret data to meet each patient's age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains positive, compassionate relationships with patients, families, physicians, non-physician providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate specialized medical equipment.
• Exhibits strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills essential to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Possesses the critical thinking skills necessary to apply and guide others in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates physical capabilities including mobility, visual and manual dexterity, and the stamina required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Minimum six months experience. Graduate Nurses will be considered.
• BSN preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran