Professional Staff Nurse - ED (UPMC West Shore)

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse committed to delivering high-quality patient care. This role emphasizes collaboration within a healthcare team, focusing on leadership and partnership to achieve optimal patient outcomes. With generous support for career advancement, including loan repayment programs and tuition reimbursement, this position offers an exciting opportunity for nurses to thrive. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication, and a dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring a compassionate and safe environment for all patients. Join a team that values your professional growth and contributions.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Monthly Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Ladder Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse responsible for patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Engages in professional growth and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops productive relationships with patients and colleagues, ensuring accountability.
• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients and staff effectively.
• Utilizes the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create healing environments.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description: Professional Staff Nurse

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 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2024-2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment over 3 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 new nursing career ladder added this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and 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 is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. They are responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of care, managing and providing patient care activities, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes and demonstrates a commitment to the community and nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Understand and respect cultural differences, maintain healthy relationships, and promote safe work hours and lifestyles. Communicate safety hazards promptly.
• Apply adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and staff. Provide detailed education to facilitate care transitions and support development of colleagues and students, possibly serving as a preceptor. Foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Set daily goals and care plans involving the patient as a partner, considering holistic needs. Demonstrate critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues. Communicate effectively and document comprehensively to promote team communication. Incorporate organizational goals to enhance safety, quality, and satisfaction. Build compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Take accountability for professional growth to enhance practice and patient care quality. Engage in unit-based governance, goal setting, and quality improvement initiatives. Respond willingly to team needs, participate in improving care and work environment, and adapt to change.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts, identify opportunities, and use research and evidence-based practices to enhance clinical care. Discuss research findings, contribute to multidisciplinary rounds, and influence patient care plans.