What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse, CVICU position at UPMC?
UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join the CVICU!
The UPMC Hamot CVICU is a 16-bed unit on the second floor of the new patient care tower. The exceptional care provided in this unit contributes to UPMC Hamot’s certification as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. CVICU also holds the distinction as a Gold Level Beacon Award of Excellence recipient, representing not only excellence in patient care but also an incredible work environment.
Some of our specific patient populations include:
- Cardiac Surgery: CABG, MVR, AVR, TVR, TAVR
- Ischemic Strokes
- Hemorrhagic Strokes (without intervention)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced, caring, compassionate nurse with a passion for learning who excels in critical thinking.
This position is full-time, rotating day and night shifts.
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:
- $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
Dedicated career ladders, including a self-promoting nursing career ladder, 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, is available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-MSN options!)
Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. They are accountable for setting care standards, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This role involves leadership, communication, and partnership with patients, families, and other providers to ensure optimal outcomes. The nurse also demonstrates a strong commitment to both the community and the nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
- Builds strong internal and external relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment. Promotes cultural awareness and healthy peer interactions.
- Maintains work-life balance and models healthy habits and time management. Reports workplace safety hazards to peers and management. Applies adult (or pediatric) learning principles in patient, family, and staff education.
- Provides thorough teaching to support patient transitions and care understanding.
- Supports development of students and new staff; may act as a preceptor. Encourages open dialogue and continuous improvement through feedback. Uses the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care to create healing environments.
- Develops patient-centered care plans with holistic consideration. Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying diverse patient needs.
- Communicates effectively with care teams and documents comprehensively. Aligns care with organizational and professional goals to enhance safety and satisfaction.
- Builds compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Commits to ongoing professional development and quality improvement.
- Participates in shared governance and supports change initiatives. Acts as a collaborative and responsive care team member.
- Engages in unit-specific quality improvement and identifies improvement opportunities. Uses evidence-based practice and research to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes.