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Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot!

Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse - Vascular Access Unit

UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-certified hospital, is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our Vascular Access department. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated nurses who are eager to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This position offers a rotating day/evening schedule with shifts available seven days a week, and the flexibility to choose between 8- or 12-hour shifts.

At UPMC Hamot, we prioritize high-quality care and professional growth, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our nursing staff. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of an exceptional team, we would love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

As a Professional Staff Nurse in the Vascular Access unit, you will play a key role in providing high-quality nursing care. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, managing and delivering care to a group of patients, using sound judgment and clear communication to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This role involves leadership, collaboration, and supervision. You will work closely with physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and families to ensure the highest standard of care and patient safety.

We’re looking for individuals who are committed to the nursing profession and passionate about serving the community. If you're ready to make a difference in patient care, apply now to join our exceptional team at UPMC Hamot!

At UPMC, we are committed to supporting your growth throughout your nursing career. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing, starting from Professional Staff Nurse and advancing to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based on your qualifications and preferences. Any required certifications will be provided with a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at the time of the offer to help you make the right choices for your career.

The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $33.75.

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

UPMC is dedicated to investing in nurses – financially, personally, and professionally – from day one. Whether you’re tackling student loans or advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to thrive in your nursing career.

Here’s how we support our nurses:

+ Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility depend on nursing role and candidate experience)

+ Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

+ Career ladders to help you reach your highest potential while rewarding you for experience and advanced education

+ Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees)

Key Responsibilities:

+ Actively engage in unit-specific quality improvement initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

+ Take personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and quality of care.

+ Apply evidence-based practices to enhance clinical care and influence patient care plans.

+ Develop and implement individualized care plans that involve patients as partners in their care.

+ Utilize critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues.

+ Communicate effectively with the care team to promote patient safety and high-quality care.

+ Maintain accurate patient documentation to enhance communication among caregivers.

+ Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to create a compassionate, healing environment.

+ Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development, including participating in shared governance and improving care practices.

+ Provide education to patients and families to guide them through their care journey and transition to other levels of care.

+ Mentor and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues.

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.

To connect, simply send an email to [email protected], and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.

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Qualifications:

+ Education: ASN or BSN required.

+ Experience: Zero to two years of experience in a healthcare setting.

+ Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania or in a state covered by the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).

+ Certifications: CPR (required within 30 days of hire), ACLS (within one year of hire), NIH Stroke Scale certification (within six months of hire). UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.

+ Skills: Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with all members of the healthcare team, including physicians, patients, and families. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

+ Visual and manual dexterity required.

Flexible Shift Options: UPMC offers a variety of flexible work options, including rotating shifts, weekend shifts, and night shifts with premium pay differentials. To qualify for certain shifts, applicants must have at least 6 months of nursing experience and may need to complete an orientation during regular business hours.

Licensure and Certifications:

+ Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) in the state of Pennsylvania or through the NLC.

+ ACLS and BLS certifications are required within specified timeframes of hire.

+ Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or one year of graduation, whichever comes first.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.