Full Time Professional Staff Nurse

The 3 Medical Acute Care unit is looking for a Professional Staff Nurse to add to their team

We are looking for a candidate who wants an opportunity to develop their nursing skills but is also dependable and a team-player.  Additional education is encouraged. This role has a career ladder in place.

UPMC Horizon, a full-service community hospital located in Greenville is currently hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to support our Medical Acute Care Unit. This unit fosters a small community feel while utilizing Telemedicine to bring some specialties to the area. Our Medical Acute Care unit maintains 15 beds but has the ability to increase to 30 beds. The Medical Acute Care unit here at UPMC Horizon is incredibly patient-oriented and provides nurses with the opportunity to improve their ability to work with both patients and their families. Our Professional Staff Nurses work a rotating schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the delivery care 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.

Our Medical Acute Care Unit is a 15-bed unit that provides care for a variety of patients, including but not limited to: cellulitis, pancreatitis, CHF, and COPD patients. The unit also utilizes Tele-health. If you are looking for experience to solidify your general nursing skills and increase your knowledge base, then this unit is for you The Medical Acute Care Unit Team consists of highly experienced nurses that can provide excellent training to new grads or those looking to gain more experience.

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.

This position is eligible for up to a generous $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for experienced Registered Nurses with more than 1 year of experience

Graduate Nurses starting 1/1/2022 or later are eligible to receive up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment.

As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:

* Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area.
* An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.
* Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

UPMC offers a very clearly defined Nursing Career Ladder to promote growth throughout your Nursing Career. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Please note that the below salary may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate.

Graduate Nurses that are eligible for the State Board Licensure and Professional Staff Nurses with nursing experience will be considered for this position. UPMC is proud to be a leader in nursing education and training by offering a residency program for new 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's how we support our nurses:

* Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000
* UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2022 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three 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 brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced 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 valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth. Apply today

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer

Purpose:

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN) and a member of the care delivery team. The 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 the beginnings of 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 begins to demonstrate 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.
* Must be educated and knowledgeable regarding cardiac medications and drips appropriate to be given on a telemetry unit
* Must be educated and knowledgeable in cardiac rhythms interpretation (within 6 months of hire)

Qualifications:

Minimum six months experience.

BSN preferred.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

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, 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 application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Employee must obtain required ACLS certification within 1 year of hire/transfer

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
* Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
* Act 34
* UPMC approved national certification preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran