UPMC·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II manages patient care activities, including admitting, prepping, and recovering patients from anesthesia. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure unit standards are met and provide discharge instructions to patients and their families.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members.
The role of the Senior Professional Staff Nurse II encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
The Senior Professional Staff Nurse II demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
Admitting/prepping patients for surgical procedures. Recovering patients from anesthesia after surgery. Providing discharge instructions to patient and support person. Care for patients in extended stay waiting for inpatient bed. Collaborating with other members of the team to ensure the unit meets all regulatory standards. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Additional License Requirements Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. Completion of annual project that is evidence-based and approved by business unit panel/CNO � as set forth through UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder. UPMC approved nursing certification required and must be maintained. Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ACLS PALS Registered Nurse (RN) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 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
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and hold a current Pennsylvania Registered Professional Nurse license. A BSN is preferred, and the role requires maintaining specific nursing certifications or advanced degrees as outlined by the UPMC career ladder.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.