Professional Staff Nurse - 4 East Acute Care Williamsport - Full-Time Days with Rotation

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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