Professional Staff Nurse - 6 South CT Surgery

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse on 6 South at UPMC Hamot!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking a Part-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic 6 South team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

If you're ready to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment that values professional development, innovation, and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply!

6 South is a 43-bed Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant, and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit specializing in the care of adult patients recovering from a variety of complex surgical procedures. Our team provides comprehensive post-operative care for patients recovering from:

• Cardiothoracic surgeries
• Vascular surgeries
• Bariatric/Gastric Bypass procedures
• Kidney transplant donor and recipient procedures
• Hepatobiliary surgeries

The unit also cares for patients requiring telemetry and advanced oxygen monitoring, including CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow therapies. Nurses on 6 South develop expertise in glycemic management, vasoactive medication administration, hemodynamic monitoring, electrolyte replacement, and anti-arrhythmic therapies. Our telemetry-capable beds allow nurses to provide continuous cardiac monitoring while caring for medically complex patients in a fast-paced, specialty-focused environment.

At UPMC, we're committed to supporting your professional growth throughout every stage of your nursing journey. Our robust clinical career ladder begins with Professional Staff Nurse and provides opportunities for advancement to Senior Professional Staff Nurse, Expert Nurse, Clinician and beyond.

Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience. Required certifications and role-specific expectations may be obtained within an established timeframe. Our competitive career ladder and comprehensive Total Rewards package will be reviewed during the offer process to help you make the best decision for your career goals.

The minimum starting rate for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $36.50 per hour.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you, financially, personally, and professionally, beginning on day one. Whether you're advancing your education, building your clinical expertise, or pursuing leadership opportunities, UPMC provides the resources and support you need to succeed.

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000 for experienced nurses (eligibility and amount based on role and experience)
• Comprehensive PTO and holiday benefits
• Clinical career ladder opportunities that recognize and reward experience, education, and professional contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per academic year at any accredited institution
• Educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Access to RN-to-BSN and MSN programs through UPMC partner institutions
• Competitive Total Rewards package, including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and wellness benefits

Join our team on 6 South and discover a rewarding opportunity to care for specialized patient populations while advancing your nursing career at UPMC Hamot.

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:

• 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 learning principles (and/or teaching children…