Professional Staff Nurse - Labor & Delivery

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join the Labor & Delivery team!

Schedule Requirements:

• Day and night availability required
• Rotating shifts required
• On‑call participation required

Position Purpose

The Professional Staff Nurse (RN) is a key member of the care delivery team and is responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of patient care. This role carries responsibility, authority, and accountability for nursing care delivery.

The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the use of independent judgment, effective communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. This role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes across the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Practice & Collaboration

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates understanding of cultural differences and promotes healthy, respectful workplace relationships.
• Maintains a healthy balance between work and personal life while modeling safe work hours, effective time management, and wellness practices.
• Identifies and communicates workplace safety hazards to peers and leadership.

Patient, Family & Staff Education

• Applies adult learning principles (and/or pediatric principles when applicable) to educate patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Provides thorough, patient‑centered education to support the episode of care and transitions to other care settings or home.
• Supports the professional development of students and colleagues and may serve as a preceptor.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous improvement by seeking feedback and refining practice.

Patient‑Centered Care & Clinical Excellence

• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship‑Based Care to foster a healing environment.
• Develops daily goals and individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and nursing judgment throughout the episode of care.
• Communicates patient status clearly to care team members and advocates for appropriate changes in care and unit practices.
• Maintains comprehensive, accurate documentation that promotes continuity and collaboration among caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional standards and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and experience.
• Builds caring, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Professional Development & Shared Governance

• Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional development to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Actively participates in unit‑based shared governance, goal setting, and quality initiatives.
• Serves as an engaged and collaborative care team member, offering assistance and partnership when needed.
• Adapts to change with flexibility and supports transitions that improve care delivery and the practice environment.

Quality Improvement & Evidence‑Based Practice

• Actively participates in unit‑ or department‑specific quality improvement initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates them to colleagues and leadership.
• Takes responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and service excellence.
• Utilizes research and evidence‑based practice to support clinical improvements, including identification of relevant research, participation in multidisciplinary discussions, and influencing patient plans of care.