Join our Dynamic Team as a Professional Staff Nurse: Lead, Collaborate, and Deliver Exceptional Care in a Surgical/Medical/Pediatric Unit! As a Registered Nurse, you'll set the standard for high-quality patient care, taking charge of patient outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Lead with independence, partner with physicians and families, and make a meaningful impact in our community through compassionate and expert nursing. **Responsibilities:** + Balances work and personal life, modeling safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle. + Identifies workplace safety hazards and communicates them to peers and management. + Applies adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff, guiding them through care transitions. + Supports professional development of students, new staff, and colleagues, possibly serving as a preceptor. + Uses the nursing process and critical thinking to provide holistic, patient-centered care. + Demonstrates solid communication and comprehensive documentation, enhancing caregiver collaboration. + Actively participates in shared governance, goal setting, and quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care and the work environment. + Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care and patient satisfaction + Registered Nursing experience required. + Build positive, caring relationships with staff, executives, physicians, and patients/families. + Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. + Physical stamina required for frequent walking, standing, and patient positioning. + Flexible shift options available, including night/weekend programs with premium pay. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + Registered Nurse active license + BLS or CPR certification required within 30 days of hire. + Act 33,34,73 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**