Staff Nurse-Acute Care 3M

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment

Loan repayment up to $15,000

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

RN-to-BSN/MSN options

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Full-Time Staff Nurse to join our 3M Medical/Surgical Unit, an inpatient team focused on collaboration and high-quality patient care.

The role includes three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays, and offers sign-on bonuses, loan repayment options, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement. Growth opportunities include RN residency and pursuing RN-to-BSN/MSN through available programs.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license.
• BSN preferred.
• 0+ years of nursing experience acceptable; requires on-the-job learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and daily patient goals.
• Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Communicate clearly with patients and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse License (PA)

BSN preferred

Job description

UPMC McKeesport - Full-Time Staff Nurse (3M Med/Surg Unit)

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Full-Time Staff Nurse to join our 3M Medical/Surgical Unit, an inpatient team that prioritizes collaboration, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

This position includes three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays.

What We Offer

• Generous Sign-On Bonus may be available for eligible candidates

• Monthly Loan Repayment Program for eligible nursing graduates

• Up to $15,000 in loan repayment over three years (prorated for eligible full-time/flex full-time roles)

• Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks annually, plus 7 paid holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per year

• Available for employees and dependents

• Includes discounts and no-cost RN-to-BSN/MSN options

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse (RN or GN) is a key member of the care delivery team, responsible for setting and maintaining high standards of patient care.

This role includes accountability for clinical decision-making, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Staff Nurse supports patients and families across the care continuum while developing leadership and professional practice skills.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Development & Learning

• Participate in clinical development and/or RN residency programs

• Actively seek feedback from peers, preceptors, and leadership

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

• Engage in professional organizations and evidence-based practice activities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process

• Develop and implement individualized care plans and daily patient goals

• Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs

• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills

• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and interdisciplinary teams

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, team members, and families

• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment

• Participate in unit-based initiatives, shared governance, and improvement efforts

Quality & Safety

• Promote a safe environment for patients and staff

• Understand and apply quality, safety, and patient satisfaction principles

• Identify opportunities for process and care improvement

Professional Practice

• Accept increasing responsibility and patient complexity over time

• Demonstrate accountability for clinical practice and patient outcomes

• Recognize ethical considerations and seek guidance as needed

• Support a respectful, inclusive, and culturally aware workplace

• 0+ 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.

• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

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

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

• Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

• BSN preferred.

• Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 6 months of hire or within one year of graduation- whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.

• UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.

• NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire.

• CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran