Professional Staff Nurse - L&D - Lititz in Akron, PA

Join the Labor & Delivery team at UPMC Lititz!UPMC Lititz is seeking an experienced Professional Staff Nurse for a part-time position within our Labor & Delivery unit. This role is scheduled for night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Previous nursing experience is required.The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for delivering and coordinating exceptional patient care. In this role, you will oversee and manage nursing care for patients and their families, applying independent clinical judgment while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include demonstrating leadership, partnering with physicians and healthcare professionals, and fostering strong working relationships to ensure optimal patient outcomes. A commitment to professional nursing practice and community engagement is essential.Why Choose UPMC?UPMC is committed to supporting nurses from the start—financially, professionally, and personally. Whether you are repaying student loans or advancing your career, UPMC provides valuable resources and opportunities, including:Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 (amount and eligibility based on role and experience)Monthly Loan Repayment Program for 2025–2026 nursing graduates, offering up to $20,000 over three years (flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount) Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus seven paid holidaysStructured career advancement opportunities, including an enhanced nursing career ladder recognizing experience and advanced educationTuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for employees and eligible dependents—plus exclusive UPMC benefits, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN program options*The Professional Staff Nurse position is a key step within the UPMC nursing career ladder, providing ongoing opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Compensation is determined based on education and nursing experience.Responsibilities:Builds productive internal and external relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.Promotes a culture of respect by recognizing cultural differences and supporting healthy, professional relationships.Maintains work–life balance, models safe work hours, healthy lifestyle practices, and reports workplace safety hazards.Applies adult (and/or child) learning principles to effectively educate patients, families, students, and new staff.Supports staff and student development, fosters open dialogue, seeks feedback, and continuously improves practice.Uses the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to create holistic, patient-centered plans of care with daily goals.Demonstrates critical thinking and strong communication to coordinate care, advocate for patients, and ensure thorough documentation.Aligns practice with professional standards and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.Engages in shared governance, quality improvement initiatives, and adapts positively to change to strengthen the care environment.Incorporates research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. Zero to two years of experience. BSN preferred. The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.***UPMC offers a variety of flexible options in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.*** Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal*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