What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - 5E Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - FT Nights position at UPMC?
UPMC Williamsport – 5E Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - Sr. Professional Staff Nurse (Nights, Full-Time)
Join our 5E Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Unit as a Senior Professional Staff Nurse on nights (6:45 PM–7:15 AM), including every other weekend and holiday. In this role, you’ll provide and lead high-quality care for a diverse patient population, specializing in acute care surgery and trauma, while collaborating closely with the care team, patients, and families.
5E is currently accepting Graduate Nurse and Experienced RN applications.
Our 23-bed unit features:
- Expert trauma-trained nurses
- A mobility program to support faster recovery
- A care partner model pairing nurses with licensed staff for most of the shift
This position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and professional excellence in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career long term, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on role and experience)
- UPMC’s new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2025/2026 nursing graduates, offering up to $20,000 in loan repayment over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount)
- Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
- Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added this year, designed to recognize experience and advanced education
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for employees and dependents (plus UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
*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.
Responsibilities:
- Applies the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care to create a healing, patient-centered environment.
- Develops daily care plans and goals collaboratively with patients, addressing holistic needs.
- Communicates effectively, translating patient conditions to care teams, advocating for care improvements.
- Maintains comprehensive documentation to enhance communication and continuity of care.
- Demonstrates critical thinking to identify clinical, social, psychological, safety, and spiritual issues.
- Integrates evidence-based practice and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
- Mentors and educates students, new nurses, and colleagues; promotes professional growth and learning.
- Leads or participates in innovations, quality improvement, and shared governance initiatives.
- Serves as a role model in clinical expertise, teaching, and professional practice, providing constructive feedback.
Fosters a healthy, culturally aware workplace, addressing conflicts, promoting balance, and supporting team relationships.