ER Nurse - Part-Time with Loan Repayment & Tuition Aid

UPMC; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Loan Repayment program

Paid Time Off (up to 5.5 weeks)

Dedicated career ladders

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Job summary

UPMC Bedford is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Emergency Department. The role involves rotating day and night shifts with start times at 6:00am or 6:00pm, and requires working every other weekend and every other holiday.

The position includes opportunities for growth and education, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team. UPMC offers comprehensive benefits and development programs, including loan repayment, PTO, career

Qualifications

• Zero to two years of experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Responsibilities

• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with colleagues, patients, and external partners through accountability, professionalism, and engagement.
• Promotes a respectful, inclusive environment by recognizing cultural differences and holding self and others accountable for healthy interactions.
• Demonstrates effective time management and work-life balance, modeling safe and sustainable work practices.
• Identifies and communicates workplace safety concerns to peers and leadership.
• Applies adult learning principles (or pediatric teaching strategies, as applicable) in educating patients, families, students, and staff.
• Provides clear, thorough education to support patients and families throughout care and during transitions (e.g., discharge or level-of-care changes).
• Supports the development of students, new hires, and peers; may serve as a preceptor.
• Encourages open communication, feedback, and continuous learning to enhance practice.
• Utilizes the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans in partnership with patients, addressing clinical, social, psychological, safety, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and strong communication skills to collaborate with care teams and advocate for appropriate care decisions.
• Maintains accurate, thorough documentation to support continuity and quality of care.
• Aligns practice with organizational and professional goals to improve patient safety, quality, and experience.
• Fosters a compassionate, patient-focused environment through meaningful interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Takes accountability for ongoing professional development to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Actively participates in shared governance, goal setting, and initiatives that improve the practice environment.
• Collaborates as an engaged team member, supporting colleagues and adapting to change with flexibility.
• Participates in unit-based and organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve care quality and patient satisfaction.
• Incorporates research and evidence-based practices into clinical decision-making and patient care plans.
• Contributes to interdisciplinary discussions to advance quality, safety, and outcomes.

Job description

UPMC Bedford is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Emergency Department. The role involves rotating day and night shifts with start times at 6:00am or 6:00pm, and requires working every other weekend and every other holiday.

The position includes opportunities for growth and education, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team. UPMC offers comprehensive benefits and development programs, including loan repayment, PTO, career