Job Posting: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse - Transitional Support (4 North) Unit at UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our Transitional Support (4 North) unit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse passionate about providing high-quality care in a dynamic, supportive environment.

About the Transitional Support Unit (4 North): Our Transitional Support Unit (4 North) is an 11-bed unit that provides care for medical and surgical patients who are medically stable but awaiting discharge. This unit is an ideal setting for nurses who have a passion for long-term care nursing but also want the experience of working in an inpatient hospital environment.

Position Overview: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a key member of the care delivery team. This role is responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse holds responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The nurse will manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families by applying independent judgment and collaborating with all team members. This role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and the nurse will establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse also demonstrates a strong commitment to both the community and the nursing profession.

Previous nursing/rehab experience is highly preferred. Job title and salary based on education and experience.

At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $33.75.

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)

· 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!)

Responsibilities:

• Professional Development: Demonstrates accountability for continuous professional development to improve the quality of practice and patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and supports change initiatives to enhance the quality of care and the practice environment. Responds willingly to care team needs and supports collaborative partnerships.

• Patient Care & Relationship-Based Care: Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Develops individualized care plans that involve patients as partners and address their holistic needs. Exhibits critical thinking when identifying clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual aspects of patient care. Ensures clear communication with care team members and patients regarding conditions and necessary changes in care. Ensures comprehensive patient documentation to support communication across care teams.

• Patient Education & Teaching: Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies them when teaching patients, families, students, and new staff. Provides detailed, patient- and family-centered education to guide individuals through their care journey and transition to another care level or home. Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues and may serve as a preceptor.

• Quality Improvement & Patient Satisfaction: Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department or unit. Identifies opportunities for improvement and collaborates with colleagues and management to enhance patient satisfaction and care quality. Utilizes research and evidence-based practices to support clinical care improvements. Advocates for quality care and safety during multidisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions.

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Develops and maintains productive relationships both internally and externally by demonstrating accountability, motivation, and commitment to colleagues and patients. Demonstrates cultural competency and promotes healthy interpersonal relationships within the team. Strives for a balance between work and personal life, modeling safe work hours and time management. Promotes a healthy work environment by identifying and communicating safety hazards.

• Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.

To connect, simply send an email to valencickp@upmc.edu, and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.

Required Knowledge & Skills: The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with patients of varying ages as specified by their assigned unit. The Professional Staff Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess and interpret data reflective of the patient's status, identifying the appropriate information to determine each patient's age-specific needs. The nurse must provide care in accordance with department policies 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, handling multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.

• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.

• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in the application of the nursing process.

• Mobility and visual manual dexterity, with 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 (RN) 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 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. Although temporary permits are valid for one year from graduation, UPMC requires graduate nurses to take the licensure examination within six months of their start date.

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required within one year of hire or transfer.

• NIH Stroke certification required within six months of hire or transfer.

• Act 34 (Criminal Background Check) clearance.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran