Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - South

Position: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - 3 South
UPMC Hamot, a Magnet designated facility located in Erie, PA, is currently hiring a

Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support 3 South - Observation Unit (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

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

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

Observation/Short Stay Acute Care Unit: 3 South is a 23 bed unit that provides patient care following failed outpatient treatment, unsuccessful condition improvement from the Emergency Department or care following procedures. These adult, medical-surgical patients require ongoing stabilization of care, reassessment for discharge or admission to the hospital. Examples of this patient population include but are not limited to: low level trauma, ambulatory dysfunction, low-risk chest pain, respiratory complaints, post-surgical patients, and infusions.

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!)  The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.

The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

+ Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.

+ Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.

+ Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.

+ Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or…