Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Unit

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Sign-On Bonus Up to $15,000

Monthly Loan Repayment Program: $20,0

Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks + 7 HOL

Career Ladders

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000/yr

Job summary

UPMC Washington is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Unit (CCU). You will provide high-level patient care on rotating day and night shifts, with weekends and holidays included in the schedule. A generous sign-on bonus is available for nurses with more than one year of experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and continuous professional growth in a supportive environment where Life Changing Medicine is practiced daily.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with patients, families and colleagues while upholding safety and quality care.
• Applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to plan and deliver holistic patient care.
• Actively participates in staff development, mentorship and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Join Our Dynamic CCU Team!

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our Critical Care Unit (CCU) at UPMC Washington.

Position Details:

Shift Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, including weekends and holidays

Rotation: Rotating day and night shifts

Weekends: Included in the regular rotating schedule

Holidays: Included in the regular rotating schedule

Sign-On Bonus: Available for nurses with more than one year of experience

Travel/Floating: No travel or floating required

Why UPMC?

UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Registered Nurses are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

How does UPMC support our nurses?

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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
• Monthly Loan Repayment Program: For eligible nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount)
• Paid Time Off: Up to five and a half weeks annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Career Ladders: Dedicated ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding your experience and education
• Tuition Reimbursement: 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!)
• Top Resources: Access to leading clinicians, researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and make a difference in patient care.

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. 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.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. 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.