Professional Staff Nurse - UPMC Presbyterian 8N

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Presbyterian's Medicine Team! This is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and a center for ongoing, cutting-edge research and education. The 8 North (8N) unit at UPMC Montefiore is a 17-bed medical-surgical unit providing care to a broad patient population, including those with respiratory, cardiac, and infectious conditions. Nurses collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and care managers during daily rounds, ensuring seamless, patient-centered care. The unit’s fast-paced environment and supportive team culture make it a great fit for nurses seeking to grow their clinical skills and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 0-6 months of experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit) licensure in the state where the facility is located or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.

Nice To Haves

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000
• 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
• Seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year
• Discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree