Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: July 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Casual Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN to work on our 7B Transplant/Intestinal Care Unit! /n The Senior Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and integral member of the care team, responsible for setting standards and ensuring quality nursing care. The SPSN provides and manages care for patients and families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. This leadership role involves partnership, supervision, and maintaining strong relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, and the community to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care. /n Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education and Experience Primary Responsibilities: /n /n /n - Educates patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles and supports smooth transitions in care. /n - Mentors students and new team members, fostering continuous learning and an open, supportive environment. /n - Develops patient-centered care plans using critical thinking to address medical, emotional, and social needs. /n - Communicates effectively with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and high-quality care. /n - Builds strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to promote healing and satisfaction. /n - Fosters a respectful, inclusive workplace by demonstrating accountability, cultural awareness, and healthy work-life balance. /n - Leads and supports quality improvement efforts using evidence-based practices and collaboration. /n - Commits to ongoing professional development, shared decision-making, and adapting to change for a better care environment. /n /n /n - Minimum 2 years of experience required. /n - BSN preferred. /n - If BSN is held: Master's in a related field may substitute for certification. /n - If a Master's in Nursing or DNP is held, certification is not required. /n - Must complete one professional contribution annually aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, approved by the Unit Director per UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder guidelines. /n - For promotion, must receive a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation and maintain this annually. /n - VP approval required for promotion, including completion of a VP-approved contribution aligned with corporate nursing goals. /n - Must build and maintain positive, compassionate relationships with all care team members, support staff, departments, patients, and families. /n - Ability to function effectively in complex, fast-paced environments and manage shifting priorities and equipment use. /n - Must exhibit exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills to deliver safe and effective care. /n - Must have the ability to lead others in applying the nursing process. /n - Requires physical stamina, mobility, visual and manual dexterity for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. /n /n /n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n /n - Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state. /n - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire /n - Clearances with renewal:/n /n - 31, 33, 34, & 73 /n /n /n /n *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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Canton , Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual, Healthcare , Pittsburgh, Ohio