Professional Staff Nurse, Outpatient - Ob/Gyn Specialists

UPMC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

York, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Professional Staff Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to obstetric and gynecologic patients across multiple outpatient sites. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks like lab draws and NSTs, coordinating patient care plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You have a Registered Nurse (RN) license and a minimum of six months of experience, with a BSN and prior Ob/Gyn experience preferred. You are skilled in providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, coordinating patient treatment plans, and educating patients and families. You also possess strong communication and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to perform various clinical tasks and work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nurse (RN)

BSN

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting

Act 33

Act 34

Act 73 FBI Clearance

non-stress tests (NSTs)

Job Description

Make a Difference in Women’s Health – Come join a team of life changers!

UPMC is excited to welcome an Outpatient Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to our Ob/Gyn Specialists team/office in York

This full-time role offers a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm - No Weekends or Holidays required!

Up to 50%25 travel required -  Will provide coverage at 1232 Greensprings Drive in York, 1703 Innovation Drive in York, and 2030 Thistle Hill Drive in Spring Grove. The anticipated weekly schedule includes two days at the Greensprings location, two days at Innovation Drive, and one day at Thistle Hill. This structure offers a balanced routine while providing the opportunity to collaborate with multiple teams and serve a diverse patient population across sites.

Excellent benefits, PTO accrual, pleasant work environments, and a friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

About the Role: The Professional Staff Nurse plays a key role in setting and upholding the standards for high‑quality patient care. In this role, you will exercise professional judgment, clinical expertise, and strong communication skills to deliver compassionate, evidence‑based nursing care. You will be responsible and accountable for coordinating and providing care to a designated group of patients and their families, working collaboratively with physicians and the broader healthcare team to support optimal outcomes across the continuum of care. Building and maintaining positive, effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues is central to this position. This role also demonstrates a strong commitment to the nursing profession and to the community, contributing to a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. This position plays a central role in guiding patients through their treatment trajectories, serving as a trusted resource and advocate throughout the care journey. Candidates who value purpose‑driven work, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long‑term patient relationships will find this role both rewarding and personally fulfilling.

Why Join Our Team? This role/team offers a unique opportunity to work closely with both gynecologic and obstetric patients in a highly engaging and well-rounded position. The role is evenly balanced between hands-on clinical care and patient education, allowing team members to perform tasks such as lab draws, non-stress tests (NSTs), injections, and wound care while also providing triage support, OB education, genetic testing coordination, and assistance with breast pumps and other durable medical equipment. This blend creates a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Joining this team means becoming part of a group that values collaboration, variety in daily responsibilities, and the opportunity to take on new challenges. You’ll work closely with providers to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women in the community while continuing to build your clinical skillset in a diverse and rewarding setting.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Actively leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance patient care and satisfaction by applying evidence-based research and clinical best practices.
  • Establishes and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with executives, physicians, staff, patients, and families, effectively navigating complex, fast-paced environments with strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates physical stamina and dexterity needed for patient care activities, including lifting, positioning, and use of specialized equipment.
  • Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff through clear, tailored communication—both in person and remotely—while fostering an environment of continuous learning and feedback.
  • Develops comprehensive, patient-centered care plans that address clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs; coordinates care with physicians and other providers, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication across the care team.
  • Aligns patient care practices with national standards and organizational goals, promoting safety, quality, and patient satisfaction throughout each episode of care.
  • Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional development, actively engages in shared governance, supports change management, and works collaboratively as a committed member of the care team.
  • Cultivates culturally sensitive, productive relationships while modeling professionalism, work-life balance, time management, and proactive communication regarding workplace safety.


  • Minimum six months experience preferred.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Prior Ob/Gyn experience considered a plus/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.

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
  • Act 33
  • Act 34
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance
  • *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

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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