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UPMC Professional Staff Nurse - Emergency Department in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Mercy is currently hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to support our Emergency Department! Our nurses in the Emergency Department work 3, 12-hour shifts each week with start times varying from 7am/7pm, 11am/11pm, 3p/3a.
UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department is a state-of-the-art 36-bed Level I trauma and burn center, as well as a primary cardiac and comprehensive stroke center, providing emergency care to over 68,000 people annually. The ED handles critically ill or injured patients with minor or complex medical-surgical needs, as well as obstetrical patients; we also see a significant amount of psychiatric cases and individuals seeking drug and alcohol services. Patient volume and acuity are variable and can change quickly, making the ED a rapidly changing environment where critical thinking and problem-solving are necessary to address evolving needs and priorities.
If you are an experienced nurse or soon-to-be graduating and love the thrill of a fast-paced work environment, we invite you to apply to this amazing team today!
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 of up to $15,000.
$15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
$10,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses
Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.
UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for new nursing graduates, offering $20,000in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount).
Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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!)
The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
A Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Salary range shown is for Professional Staff Nurse.
Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
Demonstrates UPMC Values
Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care. Displays daily goals and a plan for care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
Illustrates solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient condition to other care providers.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Holds accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
Adapts to change and displays flexibility with the change process.
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care, identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
Zero years of experience required
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Minimum salary for GNs is $29.77/hour. GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure.
BSN 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 patients’ requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
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.
Good 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:
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
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.