Professional Staff Nurse - LZ 2 Acute Care - Lititz

UPMC • Lititz, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Lititz is seeking a full-time professional staff nurse to join our Acute Care Unit. This role is strictly nights, including weekends and holidays. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and working in a collaborative, supportive team, we want to hear from you. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
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The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement; salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.
How We Support Our Nurses:
Generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on role and experience
Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays
Dedicated career ladders—including a new nursing career ladder to reward experience and education
Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents, plus discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC staff
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.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
• 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.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 34
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds productive, accountable relationships with patients, peers, and colleagues, respecting cultural differences and promoting healthy interactions.
• Maintains work-life balance by modeling safe hours, time management, and healthy lifestyle, reports workplace safety hazards.
• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff; supports continuous learning and serves as a preceptor when needed.
• Uses Relationship Based Care to develop holistic, patient-centered care plans; demonstrates critical thinking across clinical, social, and psychological needs.
• Communicates effectively with care teams; documents thoroughly to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Aligns practice with professional standards and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Takes accountability for ongoing professional development and participates actively in shared governance and unit improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates fully with care teams, supporting peers and adapting flexibly to change.
• Engages in quality improvement efforts by identifying opportunities, applying evidence-based practices, and promoting patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on role and experience
• Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays
• Dedicated career ladders—including a new nursing career ladder to reward experience and education
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents, plus discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees