What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II - 5E Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown (Casual with Variable Shifts) position at UPMC?
Advance your nursing career at UPMC Williamsport!
UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Casual Senior Professional Staff Nurse II to join our Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Unit (5E)—a dynamic 23 bed unit specializing in acute care surgery and trauma. Our team cares for patients recovering from procedures such as bowel obstruction treatment, appendectomies, and gallbladder surgeries, supported by trauma trained nurses, a mobility focused recovery model, and a strong care partner approach.
This role is ideal for an experienced nurse ready to make a meaningful impact. You’ll lead high quality patient care, collaborate across disciplines, guide and mentor team members, and help drive process improvements that elevate outcomes for patients and families. Casual employees are required to work at least 36 hours per 6 weeks, with 24 of those hours being off-shift/weekend. Scheduling requirements include one holiday per year.
Join us in delivering Life Changing Medicine to our community—and grow your career with purpose. Apply today to become part of the UPMC Williamsport team.
Responsibilities:
- Passionately precepts and mentors students, graduate nurses, and new hires, fostering professional growth.
- Identifies learning opportunities from clinical and behavioral situations to improve patient care practices.
- Seeks and applies feedback for continuous professional improvement.
- Acts as a role model and recognized unit leader in clinical expertise, teaching, specialized resources, or evidence-based practice.
- Provides constructive feedback, participates in peer review, and promotes change that enhances patient care and unit culture.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and holistic care within the Relationship Based Care model.
- Collaborates effectively, communicates patient conditions clearly, and ensures comprehensive documentation.
- Integrates evidence-based practice and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
- Leads or participates in teams that innovate patient care and support a healthy work environment.
Builds positive workplace relationships, models cultural awareness, addresses workplace challenges, and maintains work-life balance.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000