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UPMC Hamot, a Magnet designated facility located in Erie, PA, is currently hiring a Full-Time Staff Nurse to support 4IU - Medical Respiratory Intermediate 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.

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time status)

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

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

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

**Medical Respiratory Intermediate Unit** MRIU is a medical/respiratory intermediate and trauma step down unit. The primary focus is caring for a variety of patients with trauma and respiratory complications requiring a higher level of care, but not critical care. The unit services patient populations requiring Bipap, high flow oxygen therapy, CPAP, and Aquanox therapy. The unit also services patients requiring dialysis, mechanical ventilation, and tracheostomy care.

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!)  Purpose: 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:a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

+ Develops and maintains productive relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.

+ Demonstrates cultural awareness and promotes healthy peer relationships.

+ Maintains work-life balance, models safe work hours, and reports workplace hazards.

+ Applies adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff.

+ Provides clear education for patients and families during care and transitions; supports staff development and may serve as a preceptor.

+ Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous improvement.

+ Applies the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment.

+ Formulates daily goals and holistic care plans with patient involvement.

+ Demonstrates critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs.

+ Communicates effectively with care teams; negotiates and recommends changes in care and unit practices.

+ Maintains comprehensive documentation to support communication between caregivers.

+ Aligns care with professional standards and organizational goals to improve safety, quality, and satisfaction.

+ Builds compassionate, patient-focused relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

+ Demonstrates accountability for professional development and actively participates in shared governance and change processes.

+ Serves as an engaged care team partner and responds willingly to team needs.

+ Adapts to change with flexibility and resilience.

+ Participates in quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities for improvement.

+ Takes responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and care quality.

+ Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and influence care plans.

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+ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for patients on assigned unit.

+ Understands principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

+ Assesses patient data and interprets information to identify age-specific care needs.

+ Provides care according to department policies and procedures.

+ Zero to two years of experience required; BSN preferred.

+ Builds and maintains positive, caring relationships with staff, providers, departments, and patients/families.

+ Works effectively in complex environments with multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.

+ Exhibits strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Leads others in applying the nursing process through critical thinking.

+ Demonstrates mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

+ ***UPMC offers a variety of flexible options in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.***Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

+ UPMC approved national certification preferred.

+ Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

+ Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran