Professional Staff Nurse, Pediatrics

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join the Pediatrics team in the Women's Hospital! 

This position is full-time with rotating day/night shifts.

One year of prior nursing experience preferred.

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

At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey.  We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10.

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:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders 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, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who sets and upholds care standards and is accountable for nursing care. This role involves managing patient care activities, using independent judgment, and collaborating with the care team. Responsibilities include leadership, partnership, and supervision, as well as establishing relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes. The role also includes a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Understands cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
• Balances work and personal life, models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle. Communicates safety hazards to peers and management.
• Applies adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff. Provides detailed teaching to guide patients and families through care transitions.
• Supports the development of students and new staff, and may serve as a preceptor.
• Fosters open dialogue, seeks feedback, and improves practice. Uses the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulates holistic care plans involving patients as partners and considers their individual needs.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying various patient issues and communicates effectively with care providers.
• Provides comprehensive documentation to promote caregiver communication. Incorporates organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Builds compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Takes responsibility for professional development to enhance practice and patient care quality.
• Actively participates in shared governance, goal setting, and supports quality improvement initiatives. Engages as a full partner on the care team and adapts flexibly to change.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities for improvement. Uses research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care and patient satisfaction.