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

Professional Staff Nurse – 4 East Acute Care Unit

Location: UPMC Williamsport

Schedule: Full-Time 36hrs/week | Nights (7p-7a) and every other weekend/holiday

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

4 East is a dynamic 11-bed acute care medical-surgical unit designed for collaboration, efficiency, and exceptional patient care. With a front-facing nurses’ station and a close-knit team environment, 4 East fosters seamless communication and strong partnerships among staff. The unit’s intimate size allows for personalized care and meaningful professional relationships.

Recent upgrades—including in-room ceiling lifts and advanced transfer support systems—enhance both patient safety and staff workflow. Known for its diverse and medically complex patient population, 4 East offers an outstanding learning environment for nurses at all stages of their careers.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced RN, you'll find a supportive culture that encourages continued education, specialty training, and certification—all financially backed by the unit and UPMC.

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced nurses.
• UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2025-2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
• Graduate Nurse applications will be accepted
  
  

Candidates with 6 months of experience highly preferred. Graduate nurses may be considered; job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you’re a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience
• Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer. **
  
  

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
  
  

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
• 0–2 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