**UPMC Northwest** **Seneca, PA** Transitional Care Unit Flex Full Time NIGHT SHIFTS **Responsibilities:** + Clinical Excellence & Leadership + Identifies opportunities to improve clinical quality and workplace practices. + Applies evidence-based practice consistently as part of daily nursing care. + Leads or actively participates in initiatives to enhance patient care and promote a healthy work environment. + Serves as a role model in one or more areas: clinical expertise, teaching, specialized resource support, or evidence-based practice.Collaboration & Communication + Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care. + Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. + Provides comprehensive patient documentation that supports safe and informed transitions of care. + Gives constructive feedback and participates in the nursing peer review process.Mentorship & Professional Development + Enthusiastically precepts students, graduate nurses, and new team members. + Identifies learning opportunities in clinical and behavioral situations to enhance care delivery. + Actively supports continuous learning through journal clubs, unit presentations, and sharing relevant research. + Regularly seeks performance feedback and demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.Patient-Centered Care + Engages patients as partners in their care, creating individualized, holistic plans of care. + Practices critical thinking in identifying and addressing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. + Promotes a caring, compassionate patient experience by building trusting relationships.Healthy Work Environment + Builds and maintains respectful, positive relationships with colleagues. + Demonstrates cultural awareness and addresses behaviors that may compromise a healthy workplace. + Promotes work-life balance through effective prioritization and delegation. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required. Education: BSN preferred. If BSN is held, a Master’s in a related field may substitute for certification. Licensure: Must have current RN licensure in the state of practice or a compact nursing license (NLC). Certifications:CPR (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire. Key Skills & Abilities + Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the patient lifespan, following unit-specific guidelines. + Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities. + Effective in managing multiple priorities and working within a fast-paced, complex environment. + Capable of leading others in the nursing process and exercising sound decision-making. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; builds positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams. + Physical stamina and mobility to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**