Professional Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement ladder

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time experienced nurse for the Emergency Department in Pittsburgh. The role offers a fast-paced, state-of-the-art environment with a generous sign-on bonus and a clear career ladder.

Preference is given to candidates with Emergency Medicine, EMT or pre-hospital experience, along with an active RN license. In this ED role, you will provide high-quality patient care, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Preference given to nurses with Emergency Medicine, EMT or pre-hospital experience.
• Active RN license required to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in fast-paced ED settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Provides teaching to patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
• Demonstrates accountability and ensures safety and quality in patient care.
• Supports and may serve as a preceptor for students and new staff.
• Communicates clearly with care teams to translate patient conditions.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

EMT experience

Pre-hospital experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Team at UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department!

Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art environment? UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time experienced nurse to join our Emergency Department team!

Why UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department?

What We Offer

• Generous Sign-On Bonuses:
• Up to $15,000 for nurses with 1+ years of experience
• Two-year work commitment required for bonus
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accrual, plus seven paid holidays.
• Career Advancement: Dedicated nursing career ladder to help you reach your highest potential. Earn more money as you gain years of experience and grow your education.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents, plus discounts on RN-BSN/MSN programs.

Work Schedule

• Flexible Shifts: 3, 12-hour shifts per week with start times at 7am/7pm, 11am/11pm, or 3pm/3am.

If you are an experienced nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our amazing team today! Preference given to those nurses who have Emergency Medicine, EMT or pre-hospital experience.

Title and salary will be based on your education and nursing experience. The salary range provided is for nurses with 0-2 years of experience.

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.
• Supports 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.