Professional Staff Nurse, South Neurology

Position: Professional Staff Nurse, 8 South Neurology
UPMC Hamot, a Magnet designated facility located in Erie, PA, is currently hiring a Full-Time Staff Nurse to support 8 South - Neurology (Med Surg).

About UPMC Hamot 

UPMC Hamot, an ANCC Magnet-recognized hospital since 2016, is the region's only trauma center and certified comprehensive stroke center. We are the first hospital in the nation to use new, groundbreaking robotic technology for earlier detection of lung cancer. We are also the first and only hospital in the region to offer kidney transplants and the first hospital in Erie to perform the transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

At UPMC Hamot we want the next step in your nursing career to be the right one. We believe that as a nurse, the care you provide can have a positive effect on not only the quality of life of your patients and their families but can be a driving force in your career development. Join us at UPMC Hamot as we provide Life-Changing Medicine to our community.  

_Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. _

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time status)

+ $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience

+ $15,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses

** Neurology and Neurosurgical Acute care Unit
** 8 South is a 20-bed unit who cares for adult and geriatric neurological or neurosurgical patients. Within the 20 beds are 9 beds capable of accommodating intermediate care patients and 2 beds capable of accommodating epilepsy monitoring patients (EMU). The unit provides service to patients with neurological conditions that include cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), seizures, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders.  

The unit also provides for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures, which include craniotomies, back surgeries, spinal cord stimulators, deep brain stimulators, cranial nerve decompress ions, and aneurysm coilings/clippings. This unit has a 6:1 nurse-patient ratio every shift.

As a nurse at UPMC, you will find: 

+ Competitive wages 

+ A highly rated benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.  

+ Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today 

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: 

+ 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!) 

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* 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. Their responsibilities include leadership, communication, and supervision, ensuring effective partnerships with physicians, patients, and families to achieve optimal health outcomes. They also demonstrate a strong commitment to both the community and the nursing profession.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.

+ Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of adult…