What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate & Experienced Nurse Opportunity - UPMC Presbyterian Adult Acute Care (8N) position at UPMC?
Join UPMC Presbyterian's Medicine Team!
- Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience & $20,000 for nurses with 1 or more years of experience
- Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2025 and 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment
- Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-time position available
- About UPMC Presbyterian: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education
About UPMC Presbyterian 8 North:
8 North (8N) at UPMC Montefiore is a 17-bed medical-surgical unit providing care to a broad patient population, including those with respiratory, cardiac, and infectious conditions. Nurses collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and care managers during daily rounds, ensuring seamless, patient-centered care. The unit’s fast-paced environment and supportive team culture make it a great fit for nurses seeking to grow their clinical skills and make a meaningful impact.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
- UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2025 and 2026 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 allow 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!).
UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:
- Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
- Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice.
- Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
- Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00
Responsibilities:
Build Relationships:
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
- Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
Effective Teaching:
- Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
- Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
- Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
Holistic Patient Care:
- Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
- Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
- Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
Professional Growth:
- Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
- Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000