What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Unit position at UPMC?
Join UPMC St. Margaret as a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse – 4B Orthopedics Unit
Ready to elevate your nursing career? UPMC St. Margaret is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our renowned 4B Orthopedics Unit. If you have 1 years of nursing experience and a passion for delivering exceptional care, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Why UPMC?
At UPMC, we believe in delivering the right care, at the right time—every time. Our nurses are at the heart of this mission, creating positive patient experiences with integrity and compassion. Join us and be part of Life Changing Medicine.
What We Offer
- Generous Sign-On Bonus:
- Up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible experienced RNs.
- Career Growth:
- Dedicated nursing career ladders to help you reach your highest potential.
- Education Support:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year for you and your dependents.
- Exclusive UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
- Cutting-Edge Resources:
- Access to leading clinicians, researchers, and advanced technology.
About 4B Orthopedics
- 30-bed unit recognized as a Total Knee and Total Hip Center of Excellence.
- High-volume, fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and collaboration.
- Close partnership with surgical and rehab teams for seamless patient care.
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
- Primary focus: orthopedic care for adults and geriatric patients (18 ), including:
- Total joint replacements (hip & knee)
- Spinal, foot, ankle, and hand surgeries
- Fracture care and pain management
- Occasional general medical-surgical care for overflow patients.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Positive, team-oriented culture where trust and collaboration thrive.
- Rewarding work supporting patients through recovery and celebrating milestones.
- Opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.
Your Role as a Professional Staff Nurse
- Deliver exceptional care using the Relationship-Based Care model.
- Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families.
- Demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication skills.
- Educate patients and families, mentor new staff, and contribute to quality improvement.
- Embrace flexibility, adaptability, and continuous professional development.
This position is posted as a Professional Staff Nurse, which is a valued step in UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.