Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN - L&D (Lititz)

Professional Staff Nurse – Labor & Delivery (Full-Time, Nights)UPMC Lititz is seeking an experienced Professional Staff Nurse to join our Labor & Delivery team full-time on the night shift (7 p.m.–7 a.m.). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, compassionate team that supports families through one of life’s most meaningful moments. Candidates must have prior nursing experience and hold a BSN.Join a team that values excellence, empathy, and teamwork—where every night brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact. Apply today to grow your career with UPMC Lititz.At UPMC, we’re committed to investing in nurses like you—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one. Whether you’re managing student loans or aiming to advance your career, we’re here to help you succeed and thrive.Enjoy a generous sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (based on role and experience). Receive up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually, plus seven paid holidays. Grow with dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder rewarding your experience and education. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents, plus exclusive employee discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN programs. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the nursing career ladder, based on their individual experience and education. At UPMC, your future matters—and we’re invested in helping you reach your highest potential.Responsibilities:Leads by example through expert mentorship, precepting new nurses, students, and graduate nurses with enthusiasm and skill. Drives continuous learning by identifying growth opportunities, sharing evidence-based research, and supporting educational initiatives such as presentations and journal clubs. Delivers exceptional care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care to create a compassionate, healing environment tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team to ensure seamless coordination and the highest standard of care. Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing clinical, social, and emotional factors to enhance safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Builds strong relationships within the team, modeling professionalism, cultural awareness, and respect in a healthy workplace. Champions improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities for clinical and workplace excellence and applying evidence-based practices. Serves as a role model and leader, offering guidance in clinical expertise, teaching, and quality initiatives while actively participating in shared governance and interdisciplinary teams. Balances professionalism and well-being by prioritizing responsibilities, maintaining self-care, and contributing to a positive, supportive environment. Minimum 4 years experience. BSN required. Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either: UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained. Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification. 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. Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. 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. Exemplary 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Additional License Requirements: Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either: UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. 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.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Registered Nurse (RN)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalCurrent 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