What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse- 4 East Acute Care position at UPMC?
Join UPMC Shadyside’s Award-Winning Medicine and Pulmonary Team!
- Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for nurses with more than one year of experience
- Experienced RN: Full-time positions available for nurses with 4 years of experience
- Unit Focus: 4 East Medicine and Pulmonary
- About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education
Build Your Own Shift: Choose your own work hours and shifts to fit your schedule
Apply now for a fulfilling nursing career!
4 East Medicine and Pulmonary Unit:
- Award-Winning Excellence: ANCC Silver Beacon Award recipient–the first med/surg unit in PA to achieve this honor.
- Patient Diversity: Care for cystic fibrosis, peritoneal dialysis, COPD, and pneumonia patients. Also receives an overflow of internal medicine patients.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborative staff, fostering a uniquely caring and healing atmosphere.
- Learning Opportunities: Ideal for graduate nurses and those seeking to expand their expertise.
- Teamwork: Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
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).
- 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!).
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 rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
- Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
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.