UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join its Resource Pool department and rotate through our Med/Surg units.
\n \nResource Pool nurses receive a 10% differential in their hourly rate for floating and schedule flexibility. RNs will work rotating shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a. A minimum of one year of bedside experience or experience as a PCT within the Resource Pool is strongly preferred.
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The Resource Department is a vital unit that specializes in filling staffing needs. Within this department, we have both acute care and critical care nurses along with PCTs and Care Attendants who ensure that our patients receive the highest quality care possible. We prioritize top-notch patient care and are always striving for excellence in everything we do. If you are looking for a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where your insight, knowledge, and skills are valued and utilized, then the Resource Department is the perfect fit for you. As a result of the diverse responsibilities associated with this role, which include assisting staff members throughout the hospital, delivering care in multiple environments, and addressing a broad spectrum of patient requirements, we are in search of adaptable and motivated candidates who are committed to delivering superior care to our patients regardless of their location within the hospital. Ideal candidates will possess a robust skillset and comprehensive knowledge that can effectively support the various methods of nursing care.
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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.
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Here’s how we support our nurses:
\nGenerous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000.
\n$15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
\n$10,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses with a graduation/start date in 2025/2026.
\nCandidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.
\nUPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for graduate nurses, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)
\nUp to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
\nDedicated 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
\nTuition 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!)
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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.
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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.
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Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
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Responsibilities:
\nDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
\nSupports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
\nCreates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
\nDemonstrates UPMC Values
\nProvides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care.
\nDisplays 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.
\nCommunicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
\nSupports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
\nCreates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
\nIllustrates solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient condition to other care providers.
\nIncorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
\nHolds accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
\nAdapts to change and displays flexibility with the change process.
\nServes as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
\nTakes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
\nUtilizes 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.
\nZero to two years of experience.
\nBSN preferred.
\nThe 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.
\nThey 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 patients 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.
\nAbility to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
\nAbility to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
\nGood clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
\nCritical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
\nMobility and visual manual dexterity.
\nPhysical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
\n \nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
\nUPMC approved national certification preferred.
\nCurrent 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.
\nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
\nGraduate 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.
\nAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year from hire date.
\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
\nRegistered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
\nAct 33 with renewal
\nAct 34 with renewal
\nAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
\n*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.
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