Professional Staff Nurse-11E Trauma Ortho

Join Our Dynamic Team at UPMC Mercy!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients while advancing your nursing career? UPMC Mercy is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated professional staff nurse to join our 11E Trauma Ortho Unit! Preference given to experienced candidates looking to start in the next few months or graduate nurses with upcoming graduation dates.

Why 11E?

Our specialized 35 bed acute care unit is at the forefront of trauma and orthopedic care. We partner with our state-of-the-art Mercy Trauma & Burn ICU to provide exceptional recovery support. Our plastic surgery team collaborates with burn and ortho specialists to offer advanced tissue reconstruction, bringing hope and healing to our patients.

What We Offer:

• Full-time position: Work 3 x 12-hour shifts each week, with shifts starting at 7am and 7pm.
• Night shift differential: Earn an extra $2.00 per hour for overnight shifts.
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $15,000 for new nurses and $20,000 for those with at least 1 year of nursing experience!
• UPMC's monthly loan repayment program for nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years. No work commitment needed- this extra money in your paycheck starts after 6 months of employment and continues until you've received $20,000!
• Vacation time: Generous paid time off accrual, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Growth: Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Continuing 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!)

Our Unique Environment:

• Therapy gym on-site: Begin the rehabilitative and recovery process from day one.
• Innovative pain management: Collaborate with the acute interventional perioperative pain service team to ensure patient comfort through nerve blocks, continuous infusions, and PCA pumps.
• Models of care approach: Enhance patient care with a team-based approach, fostering collaboration and a supportive team culture.

Who We're Looking For:

Whether you're a soon-to-be nurse graduate or an experienced professional, we invite you to join our incredible 11E team. Here, you'll find a positive and supportive environment that emphasizes strong teamwork and the sharing of knowledge among all disciplines to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to take your nursing career to the next level and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, apply today and become a part of the UPMC Mercy family. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Salary range shown is for professional staff nurse which is our entry-level nurse title requiring 0-2 years of experience. Candidates with a BSN or more experience will be offered a higher pay rate.

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.
• Serves 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.

• Graduate nurses welcomed as well as nurses with years of 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 patient's 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:

• UPMC approved national certification preferred.
• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
• CPR 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)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran