Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot’s Cardiac Cath Lab!

Position: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse

Experience: 1 year of prior nursing experience highly preferred.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift with rotating on-call required. Must be able to respond to on-call requirements within 30 minutes.

At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey.  We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10.

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 for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) 

·    Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

·    Dedicated career ladders 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 Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery 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.

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains productive relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment. Understands cultural differences and fosters healthy relationships, holding peers accountable. Balances work and personal life, modeling safe work practices and time management. Identifies and communicates workplace safety hazards to peers and management. Provides detailed patient and family education to guide them through care and transitions. Supports the development of students and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor. Creates an environment for open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous improvement. Applies nursing process within Relationship Based Care to foster a healing environment. Develops daily patient care goals considering holistic patient needs and partnerships. Demonstrates critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient issues. Communicates effectively and advocates for changes in patient care and unit practices. Ensures comprehensive patient documentation to enhance caregiver communication. Aligns with national professional and organizational goals to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Builds compassionate patient relationships and supports colleagues and families. Demonstrates accountability for professional development and patient care quality. Actively engages in unit-based governance, goal setting, and quality improvement. Collaborates as a full partner on the care team, supporting team member needs. Participates in initiatives improving patient care and professional practice. Adapts to change, demonstrating flexibility and supporting transition processes. Contributes to departmental quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities for enhancement. Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and service quality. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!

We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.

 Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling