Professional Staff Nurse, 12E Integrated Medicine

Join Our 12E Integrated Medicine Team at UPMC Mercy Hospital!

Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment? UPMC Mercy Hospital is seeking passionate and dedicated full-time Professional Staff Nurses to join our 12E Integrated Medical Acute Care Unit! Whether you are a seasoned professional or will be graduating soon, we invite you to join our team!

Why 12E?

• Fast-Paced & Diverse: Our 35-bed Acute Care Unit is home to patients with a wide range of acute medical diagnoses and complex care needs.
• Learning & Growth: New graduates and experienced nurses are all welcomed! 12E offers a rich environment for professional development and learning. Interested in eventually working in the Emergency Department or Behavioral Health? 12E will teach you the skills to get there!
• Teamwork & Collaboration: We emphasize strong multidisciplinary collaboration and communication to provide the best care for our patients.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Shifts: Work 3, 12-hour rotating shifts each week, with start times at 7am and 7pm. Plus, earn an extra $2.00 per hour for overnight shifts!
• Generous Sign-On Bonus available for new graduates and experienced nurses
• Loan Repayment Program: Up to $20,000 in loan repayment over three years for nursing school graduates. Free money to help pay off those loans!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy a generous PTO accrual, plus seven paid holidays.
• Career Advancement: Take advantage of our dedicated nursing career ladder to achieve your highest potential and earn more money as you gain 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!

Why UPMC?

At UPMC, we are committed to investing in our nurses from day one. Whether you're tackling student loans or looking to advance your career, we are here to support you financially, personally, and professionally. Join us at UPMC Mercy Hospital and be part of a team that values your growth and success. Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career!

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Salary range shown is for the Professional Staff Nurse which is our entry level title and requires 0-2 years of experience.

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.

• All nurse experience welcomed!
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. GN's must be eligible for State Board Licensure.
• 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:

• 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