Professional Staff Nurse – 6 South

Join our dedicated team at UPMC Hamot as a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse on the 6 South unit!

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will provide exceptional post-operative care to a diverse patient population, including those recovering from Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Gastric Bypass surgeries, as well as kidney transplant and hepatobiliary surgery patients. Our 43-bed unit, equipped with 11 Step Down beds, is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, acting as a vital bridge from ICU to regular care.

Position Summary: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and an integral member of the care delivery team. This role sets the standards for the level and quality of nursing care, taking responsibility, authority, and accountability for patient care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages patient care activities for a designated group of patients and their families, utilizing independent judgment and fostering communication and collaboration with all team members. This role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, while establishing and maintaining relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse is committed to the community and the nursing profession.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here’s how we support our nurses:

Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $20,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for full-time and flex full-time graduate nurses entering their first GN/RN role

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2024-2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education

Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Responsibilities:

Relationship Building: Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Recognize cultural differences and promote healthy relationships while maintaining a balance between work and personal life. Communicate safety hazards identified in the workplace to peers and management.

Patient Education: Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children when applicable) to effectively teach patients, families, students, and new staff. Provide comprehensive education to guide patients and families through their care episodes and transitions to other levels of care or home. Support the development of students and new staff, serving as a preceptor and fostering an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement through feedback.

Nursing Process Application: Utilize the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulate daily goals and care plans that involve the patient as a partner, considering their holistic needs. Employ critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues. Communicate effectively with other care providers, articulating the patient’s condition and recommending changes in care as needed. Ensure comprehensive documentation that promotes effective communication among caregivers.

Professional Development: Take accountability for personal and professional development, actively participating in unit-based shared governance and goal-setting initiatives. Support quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care and the practice environment. Collaborate as a full partner on the care team, responding to team members’ needs for assistance.

Quality Improvement: Engage in department or unit-specific quality improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for improvement and take personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction with care and service. Utilize research and evidence-based practices to support clinical care improvements, discussing findings during multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patients’ care plans.

This role is essential in fostering a patient-centered approach while ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!

We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.

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The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of all ages as specified for the assigned unit. Candidates should possess an understanding of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and be able to assess and interpret data reflective of each patients status, identifying their age-specific needs to provide appropriate care as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Experience: Zero to two years of nursing experience

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary staff, and patients/families.

Work Environment: Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment.

Clinical Judgment: Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.

Mobility Requirements: Mobility and visual manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Flexible Work Options: UPMC offers various flexible scheduling options, including primarily night or weekend shifts with premium pay differentials. Employees hired into or transitioning to these programs must have at least six months of nursing experience and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours. If interested, please inform your recruiter during the interview process.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Preferred Certification: UPMC-approved national certification.

Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a compact agreement.

CPR Certification: Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Graduate Nurses: Must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Temporary permits are valid for one year from graduation, but UPMC requires licensure examination within six months of the start date, or the graduate nurse may face termination or demotion, at the discretion of the business unit.

ACLS Certification: Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire or transfer.

Additional Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Act 34 clearance

Current licensure must be held in the state where the facility is located or, if applicable, a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state. Employees with an out-of-state NLC license must apply for licensure in the new state within 60 days of changing residency.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran