Staff Nurse- Weekend Program, 4 M General Surgery

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Staff Nurse for the 4M General Surgery Unit in McKeesport. This role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and commitment to patient care, offering a supportive environment with excellent career enhancement opportunities, including a generous sign-on bonus and paid time off.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a valid Registered Nurse License.
• Experience in surgical nursing is a plus.
• Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Apply adult learning principles in teaching patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Formulate daily goals while considering holistic patient needs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Cultural Sensitivity

Teaching

Education

Registered Nurse License

BSN or equivalent

Job description

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time Staff Nurse to support the 4 M General Surgery Unit!

The 4M Unit emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.

This full-time position is part of the Weekend Program. Candidates will work 2 twelve-hour weekend shifts. Participants in the Weekend Program receive an additional 25% added to their base rate.

UPMC is committed to supporting nurses financially, personally, and professionally from day one. We assist with student loans and career advancement, aiming to help you succeed and thrive in nursing.

Our support includes:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 for experienced nurses.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually, plus seven paid holidays.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder introduced this year, to help you reach your highest potential while rewarding your experience and education.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a key member of the care team, responsible for setting standards for care quality and managing patient activities through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. This role involves leadership, partnership, supervision, and establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The nurse also demonstrates a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff, supporting their development and providing detailed education to guide them through care episodes and transitions.
• Developing productive relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and cultural sensitivity, while maintaining work-life balance and communicating safety concerns.
• Using the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment, formulating daily goals, and considering holistic patient needs. Demonstrating critical thinking, effective communication, comprehensive documentation, and incorporating organizational goals to enhance safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and utilizing research and evidence-based practices to support clinical improvements.
• Taking responsibility for professional development, engaging in shared governance, supporting change, and demonstrating flexibility and teamwork to improve patient care and the practice environment.