Registered Nurse - Family Practice​/Teaching; East

Position: Registered Nurse - Family Practice/Teaching (3 East)
Join UPMC Shadyside Medicine Team on 3 East!

* Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience and $20,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of experience.

* Monthly Loan Repayment:
Exclusively for 2025 and 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment

* Experienced & New Grad RNs:
Full-time positions available

* About UPMC Shadyside: A 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education

About UPMC Shadyside 3 East:

3 East is a family practice and teaching unit with 23 beds and a great foundational unit for nurses starting their careers! The patient population on 3 East comprises all ages being treated for a wide array of conditions and need compassionate and expert nursing care. 3 East offers a fertile learning environment with exposure to diverse patient care opportunities.

* High-Acuity Patients:
Nurses on these care for patients comprised of all ages who are being treated for a wide array of conditions and are in need of compassionate and expert nursing care.

* Career Advancement:
Professional development initiatives and leadership support empower nurses to become active and respected participants within the interprofessional team that provides evidence-based, compassionate care to our patients.

* Fast-Paced Teamwork:
Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Here's how we support our nurses:

* Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (
* Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).

* UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2025 and 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000
* in loan repayment paid over three years (
* Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount).

* Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.

* Dedicated career ladders allow 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, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).

UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:

* Growth Opportunities:
From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.

* Tailored Compensation:
Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice.

* Total Rewards Package:
Discuss choices during the offer process.

* Starting Pay:
Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $34.25.

Responsibilities:

Build Relationships:

* Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.

* Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.

* Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.

Effective Teaching:

* Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.

* Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.

* Support colleagues' development and create an open learning environment.

Holistic Patient Care:

* Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.

* Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.

* Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.

Professional Growth:

* Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.

* Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.

* Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Qualifications:

* 0-6 months of experience required.

* An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.

* Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.

* Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.

* Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.

* Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.

* Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.

* Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

* Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

* ACLS within 12 months of hire

* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

* CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.

* Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit)

* Current licensure either in the state…