Professional Staff Nurse-ED (Community Osetopathic)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

86d • $36 - $50

About The Position

In the emergency department, your work has a crucial impact on the lives of others. Located at UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, PA, we are a 21-bed emergency room serving a diverse patient population. Patient conditions and volumes are ever-changing, making the ED a fast-paced, unpredictable environment where rapid problem-solving is a necessity. As a Magnet-designated hospital, our nurses share a passion for teamwork, integrity, collaboration, and dedication to patient-centered care. 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.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience.
• 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.
• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care.
• Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.

Benefits

• UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment program, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years.
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree