Sr. Professional Staff Nurse (Full-Time) - Emergency Department (UPMC Passavant - Cranberry)

About the role

As a Senior Professional Staff Nurse, you’ll be a key member of our care team, setting the standard for high-quality nursing care. You’ll lead patient care activities, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support a healing environment through compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Applying the nursing process through Relationship-Based Care
• Create personalized care plans with patients and families
• Communicate effectively with care teams
• Identify and address clinical and psychosocial needs
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Mentor new nurses and students
• Engage in shared governance and professional development
• Promote a healthy, inclusive workplace culture

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master’s in Nursing or related field may substitute for certification requirement
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Must receive and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations
• Complete 2 professional contributions annually (or 1 contribution with certification), aligned with department, hospital, or system goals and approved by Unit Director per UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and relationship-building with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and contributes to a healthy workplace

Education & Experience

• Current RN license in Pennsylvania or a compact state
• CPR (BLS) certification per AHA standards (didactic + skills demo) within 30 days of hire
• ACLS, PALS, and NIMS certifications within 6 months of hire
• UPMC-approved nursing certification (not required if Master’s or DNP is held)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and relationship-building with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and contributes to a healthy workplace

Additional Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Introduction & Incident Command
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Introduction & Incident Command

Clearances

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal