UPMC
Professional Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
Join Our Dynamic Team at UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department!
Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art environment? UPMC Mercy is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to join our Emergency Department team!
Why UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department?
Cutting-Edge Facility: Our 36-bed Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department also partners with Mercy's nationally recognized Burn Center ICU and is also a primary cardiac and comprehensive stroke center.
High Impact: Provide emergency care to over 68,000 patients annually, handling everything from minor injuries to complex medical-surgical needs, obstetrical cases, psychiatric emergencies, and substance abuse services.
Dynamic Environment: Patient volume and acuity can change rapidly, requiring quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
Generous Sign-On Bonuses:
Up to $7,500 for nurses with 1+ years of experience
Two-year work commitment required for bonus eligibility.
Paid Time Off: Generous accrual of vacation/sick time from day one
Career Advancement: Dedicated nursing career ladder to help you reach your highest potential. Earn more money as you gain years of experience and grow your education.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per academic year for you and your dependents, plus discounts on RN-BSN/MSN programs.
Flexible Shifts: 2, 12-hour shifts per week with start times at 7am/7pm, 11am/11pm, or 3pm/3am.
If you are an experienced nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our amazing team today! Preference given to nurses who have previous Emergency Department or EMS experience. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with UPMC Mercy!
Title and salary will be based on your education and nursing experience. The salary range provided is for nurses with 4+ years of experience.
Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
Demonstrates UPMC Values
Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care. Displays daily goals and a plan for care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
Illustrates solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient condition to other care providers.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Holds accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
Adapts to change and displays flexibility with the change process.
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care, identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
All nurse experience welcomed! Graduate nurses should have previous Emergency Department or EMS experience.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Minimum salary for GNs is $31.60/hour. GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure.
BSN 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.
Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
ACLS and PALS required within 1 year of hire/transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
*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
Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art environment? UPMC Mercy is seeking a part-time Professional Staff Nurse to join our Emergency Department team!
Why UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department?
Cutting-Edge Facility: Our 36-bed Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department also partners with Mercy's nationally recognized Burn Center ICU and is also a primary cardiac and comprehensive stroke center.
High Impact: Provide emergency care to over 68,000 patients annually, handling everything from minor injuries to complex medical-surgical needs, obstetrical cases, psychiatric emergencies, and substance abuse services.
Dynamic Environment: Patient volume and acuity can change rapidly, requiring quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
Generous Sign-On Bonuses:
Up to $7,500 for nurses with 1+ years of experience
Two-year work commitment required for bonus eligibility.
Paid Time Off: Generous accrual of vacation/sick time from day one
Career Advancement: Dedicated nursing career ladder to help you reach your highest potential. Earn more money as you gain years of experience and grow your education.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per academic year for you and your dependents, plus discounts on RN-BSN/MSN programs.
Flexible Shifts: 2, 12-hour shifts per week with start times at 7am/7pm, 11am/11pm, or 3pm/3am.
If you are an experienced nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our amazing team today! Preference given to nurses who have previous Emergency Department or EMS experience. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with UPMC Mercy!
Title and salary will be based on your education and nursing experience. The salary range provided is for nurses with 4+ years of experience.
Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
Demonstrates UPMC Values
Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care. Displays daily goals and a plan for care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
Illustrates solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient condition to other care providers.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Holds accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
Adapts to change and displays flexibility with the change process.
Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care, identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
All nurse experience welcomed! Graduate nurses should have previous Emergency Department or EMS experience.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Minimum salary for GNs is $31.60/hour. GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure.
BSN 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.
Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
ACLS and PALS required within 1 year of hire/transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
*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