Professional Staff Nurse, OP (RN) - Nephrology

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Williamsport
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UPMC is currently hiring for a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient Nephrology office in Williamsport, PA. This is a salaried Professional Staff Nurse, OP position with regularly scheduled hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with no weekends or major holidays (7 paid holidays/yr). Apply today and join a supportive office of excellent healthcare professionals in their mission to provide Life Changing Medicine to families in our community. - Sign-On Bonus!: In addition to competitive pay & our Total Rewards benefits, we are currently offering a $6,000.00 sign-on bonus to eligible RNs with a 2-year commitment. Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, is a vital member of the care delivery team. Their responsibilities include setting care standards, managing patient activities, collaborating with the healthcare team, and maintaining relationships with providers and patients. Responsibilities: - Quality Improvement - Actively participate in quality improvement efforts. - Identify improvement opportunities and share them with colleagues and management. - Take personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction. - Clinical Care & Critical Thinking - Use evidence-based practice to improve clinical care. - Demonstrate good clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. - Lead others in applying the nursing process. - Patient Interaction & Education - Build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. - Provide detailed teaching to guide patients through their care. - Support students, new staff, and colleagues. - Communicate effectively with care providers and coordinate patient care. - Professional Development & Adaptability - Stay engaged in professional development. - Participate in shared governance and support practice improvements. - Adapt to change and maintain productive relationships. - Work-Life Balance & Safety - Maintain a conscious balance between work and personal life. - Model safe work hours, effective time management, and a healthy lifestyle. - Communicate safety hazards identified in the workplace to peers and management. - Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interact appropriately with patients served by the department. - Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, and the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Act 34 with renewal - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire - Registered Nurse (RN) OR *Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) - Current Pennsylvania nursing license, or a multistate license issued by an NLC?participating state. Employees working on an out?of?state NLC license who later establish residency in Pennsylvania must apply for a PA Nursing license within 60 days of their residency change. - *UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or 1 year of graduation, whichever comes first. - UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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