Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN - Vascular Access

Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse – Vascular Access | UPMC Hamot

Schedule: Rotating day/evening shifts, including weekends and off-shifts as needed. Flexible 8- or 12-hour shifts available.

Experience: Prior nursing experience is highly preferred for this role.

Join UPMC Hamot's Vascular Access Team, a highly skilled, collaborative group dedicated to providing exceptional vascular access care and improving patient outcomes across the hospital. This challenging yet rewarding position offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise while working closely with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care.

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At UPMC, we are committed to supporting your growth and development throughout your nursing career. We offer a comprehensive nursing career ladder that begins with the Professional Staff Nurse role and provides opportunities for advancement to Expert Nurse and beyond. Final job title and compensation will be determined based on your qualifications, experience, and career goals. Any certifications or additional requirements associated with a specific career ladder level will be supported with an appropriate timeframe for completion.

Our competitive nursing career ladder and comprehensive Total Rewards package will be reviewed at the time of offer to ensure you have the information needed to make the best decision for your future. The minimum starting rate for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $36.50 per hour.

At UPMC, we invest in nurses from day one—financially, professionally, and personally. Whether you're paying down student loans, pursuing advanced education, or seeking long-term career growth, UPMC provides the resources and support to help you succeed.

Incentives:

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for experienced nurses (amount and eligibility based on the position and candidate experience)
• Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated nursing career ladders that recognize and reward clinical expertise, experience, leadership, and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for employees and eligible dependents
• Educational discounts and advancement opportunities, including no-cost RN-to-BSN and MSN pathway options for eligible UPMC employees

Join a team that is invested in your success and provides the support, resources, and opportunities to help you thrive throughout your nursing career.

The Senior Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and key member of the care delivery team who sets standards for the level and quality of patient care. This role is responsible and accountable for the provision of nursing care through clinical expertise, leadership, collaboration, and professional judgment. The Senior Professional Staff Nurse partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care while serving as a clinical resource and mentor to colleagues.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

• Utilize the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to deliver patient-centered, compassionate care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans that address the holistic needs of patients and their families.
• Provide specialized vascular access services while promoting patient safety, quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and advocate for patient needs.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking when addressing complex clinical, social, safety, spiritual, and psychosocial concerns.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation to support continuity of care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence-based practice efforts that enhance patient care and workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities for…