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Graduate Nurse: UPMC West Shore

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 17050


Graduate Nurse: UPMC West Shore at UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center summary: UPMC West Shore is seeking Graduate Nurses to join their team as Professional Staff Nurses. This role provides the opportunity for new graduates to launch their nursing careers while delivering competent patient care in a supportive environment. UPMC offers substantial benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus, loan repayment programs, and career development opportunities for its nursing staff.

Are you

a current

student nurse

graduating

in

Fall

/Winter

202

4

, Spring 202

5

or Summer 202

5

and

looking to

continue

your nursing career

at

UPMC

?

UPMC West Shore

i

s pleased to announce we are

NOW HIRING

Graduate Nurses as full-time

Professional

Staff Nurses

.

Graduate Nurse

O

pportunities are

highly sought-after

and help

recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

About UPMC West Shore

Located in Hampden Township, UPMC West Shore is a 150-bed hospital located on a large campus, providing patients with access to specialty services including the latest in cancer care, orthopedic surgery, women’s health, and heart and vascular services. Built in 2014, the hospital recently underwent a comprehensive expansion project, which increased the emergency department, enhanced surgical services, and added private inpatient rooms. In 2021, UPMC West Shore became the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer minimally invasive robotic technology to help diagnose and treat lung cancer in its earliest stages. UPMC West Shore earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for total knee and hip replacement and spine surgery and is certified by The Joint Commission in advanced heart failure. It is also a Magnet©-designated hospital.

What can you

E

xpect as a

Professional

Staff Nurse?

The

Professional

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

Professional

Staff Nurse

establishes

relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a

Professional

Staff 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.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $1

5

,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for

202

4

& 202

5

nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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!)

Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours:

Our RNs work a

rotating 12-hour schedule

to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

G

raduate Nurses

must be eligible for State Board Licensure

and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of

beginning position.

Applicants will be placed in the

appropriate job

title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Qualifications

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 patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Zero to one year of experience. Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.

BSN preferred.

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.

Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC approved national certification preferred.

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.

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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