UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Graduate Nurse Rotational Program - Acute Care
UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15215
The Four Time ANCC Magnet designated
UPMC St. Margaret
is currently hiring a
Full-time Professional Staff Nurse
to support various
Acute
Care units as part of a special
Rotational Program
at our Aspinwall, PA location.
The Graduate Nurse Rotational Program is a
rebranded
initiative specific to St. Margaret and will begin in February and July 2025. Selected participants will rotate through six various units (progressive care, rehab, ortho, neuro/oncology, renal/resp
.
, and surgical
floor )
for six months
.
Each new graduate will
have
a
n experienced registered nurse
as
a
mentor, and
ha
ve
preceptors for each “rotation
”
.
T
his is
a fantastic opportunity to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education on all foundational nursing skills.
At the end of the “rotations
”,
you will be matched through a mutual matching process with a participating
unit
or you may remain in the resource pool
.
What units are included in the
Graduate Nurse Acute
Track?
3B
is an acuity adaptable, fast-paced 34-bed telemetry Step Down unit that serves the needs of critically ill patients from admission through discharge. The patient population is medical patients who
require
more
cardiac monitoring than flex monitoring on a Medical Surgical floor but do not require ICU care.
4A
is a 28-bed, private room, acute rehabilitation unit. The unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over.
4B
is a 30-bed orthopedic unit which provides care for all orthopedic needs within the realm of our practice, including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, shoulder surgeries, and foot/ankle surgeries
5A
is a 34-bed
, private room,
unit with neurology and oncology subspecialties. The services provided on 5A include all medical/surgical needs within our realm of practice specializing in stroke, cancer, and palliative/hospice care.
5B
is a 33-bed, private room,
unit
caring for adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over. A full range of general adult medical diagnoses admitted to the unit include CHF, COPD, and Peritoneal Dialysis
.
6A
is a 34-bed surgical and step-down unit that provides care to adult and geriatric patients with a focus on
pre
and post-surgical patients.
We provide care to a full range of general adult medical diagnoses, but our primary specialties are general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, ENT, GYN, urologic surgery, and plastic surgery
Also eligible for
experiences
in ICU/ED/OR/PACU/GI lab.
Our RNs work a rotating
12 hour
schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
The Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while
demonstrating
empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Staff Nurse
establishes
relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families
in order to
achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
A Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing
care, and
possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:
Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area
An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their d
ependents (
plus
discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
Generous Sign on Bonus of up to $10,000 with a
2 year
commitment to UPMC
Eligible
Nursing Graduates will be offered UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment
totaling
$20,000 paid over 3 years
The Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement; Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply (GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role). Applicants will be placed in the
appropriate job
title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.
Graduate Nurses Only
Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Good clinical judgment.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 4 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
ACLS
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
UPMC St. Margaret
is currently hiring a
Full-time Professional Staff Nurse
to support various
Acute
Care units as part of a special
Rotational Program
at our Aspinwall, PA location.
The Graduate Nurse Rotational Program is a
rebranded
initiative specific to St. Margaret and will begin in February and July 2025. Selected participants will rotate through six various units (progressive care, rehab, ortho, neuro/oncology, renal/resp
.
, and surgical
floor )
for six months
.
Each new graduate will
have
a
n experienced registered nurse
as
a
mentor, and
ha
ve
preceptors for each “rotation
”
.
T
his is
a fantastic opportunity to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education on all foundational nursing skills.
At the end of the “rotations
”,
you will be matched through a mutual matching process with a participating
unit
or you may remain in the resource pool
.
What units are included in the
Graduate Nurse Acute
Track?
3B
is an acuity adaptable, fast-paced 34-bed telemetry Step Down unit that serves the needs of critically ill patients from admission through discharge. The patient population is medical patients who
require
more
cardiac monitoring than flex monitoring on a Medical Surgical floor but do not require ICU care.
4A
is a 28-bed, private room, acute rehabilitation unit. The unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over.
4B
is a 30-bed orthopedic unit which provides care for all orthopedic needs within the realm of our practice, including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, shoulder surgeries, and foot/ankle surgeries
5A
is a 34-bed
, private room,
unit with neurology and oncology subspecialties. The services provided on 5A include all medical/surgical needs within our realm of practice specializing in stroke, cancer, and palliative/hospice care.
5B
is a 33-bed, private room,
unit
caring for adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over. A full range of general adult medical diagnoses admitted to the unit include CHF, COPD, and Peritoneal Dialysis
.
6A
is a 34-bed surgical and step-down unit that provides care to adult and geriatric patients with a focus on
pre
and post-surgical patients.
We provide care to a full range of general adult medical diagnoses, but our primary specialties are general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, ENT, GYN, urologic surgery, and plastic surgery
Also eligible for
experiences
in ICU/ED/OR/PACU/GI lab.
Our RNs work a rotating
12 hour
schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
The Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while
demonstrating
empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Staff Nurse
establishes
relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families
in order to
achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
A Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing
care, and
possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:
Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area
An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their d
ependents (
plus
discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
Generous Sign on Bonus of up to $10,000 with a
2 year
commitment to UPMC
Eligible
Nursing Graduates will be offered UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment
totaling
$20,000 paid over 3 years
The Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement; Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply (GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role). Applicants will be placed in the
appropriate job
title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.
Graduate Nurses Only
Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Good clinical judgment.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 4 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
ACLS
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities