Professional Staff Nurse – casual (EMERGENCY Dept.) Position Available In Venango, Pennsylvania

Professional Staff Nurse – casual (EMERGENCY Dept.)

Job ID:

6972152259

Status:

Casual

Regular/Temporary:

Limited

Shift:

Variable

Facility:

UPMC Northwest

Department:

Emergency Dept

Location:

100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 35.02-35.02 USD Step into a vital role as a Professional Staff Nurse in Venango County’s only Emergency Department—where every shift brings the opportunity to care for patients of all ages, make critical decisions, and be a true lifesaver in our community. If you’re passionate about delivering top-notch, fast-paced care with heart and expertise, this is the place for you! Apply nursing process with Relationship Based Care to create a healing, patient-centered environment. Develop daily patient care plans that address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs. Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the care team to coordinate and optimize care. Document comprehensively to ensure seamless communication between caregivers. Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, care quality, and satisfaction. Use evidence-based practice and research to drive clinical improvements and patient care decisions. Build and maintain respectful, culturally sensitive relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners. Educate and support patients, families, students, and new staff with effective teaching and mentorship. Commit to professional development and engage in shared governance to improve care and work environment. Collaborate fully with the care team, supporting colleagues and responding proactively to patient needs

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year RN experience

REQUIRED.

Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan to provide age-appropriate patient care. Ability to assess and interpret patient data to meet individual needs per department policies. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build positive relationships with healthcare teams, patients, and families. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment with multiple priorities and specialized equipment. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, and patient positioning.

Licensure & Certifications:

Current RN licensure (state or multistate compact). CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS, PALS, CCMC, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications to be obtained within specified timeframes post-hire. Compliance with background clearances (Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI). UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran