RN, L&D

UPMC • Cumberland, MD

10h • $37

About The Position

UPMC Western Maryland’s Labor & Delivery Unit is hiring a caring and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse for its Obstetrics Unit. This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week on day shift, including rotating weekends and holidays. The recruitment team and department leaders will assign the appropriate title based on experience. The minimum hiring rate for an RN is $36.50. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment, depending on experience and eligibility.

The nurse provides patient-centered nursing care, develops care plans and daily goals, identifies patient and family education needs, communicates effectively, and applies critical thinking and clinical judgment. The role also involves continuing professional development, participation in quality improvement and change initiatives, teamwork, ethical practice, and maintaining a safe and culturally aware workplace. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential and current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state when applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with a diverse team and with patients and families.
• Ability to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility, visual and manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages served by the assigned unit.
• Out-of-state NLC license holders who change residency to the state where the facility is located must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of changing residency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to system-wide competencies and behaviors and perform other assigned duties.
• Engage in clinical development and RN residency programs, seek learning opportunities, and use feedback to improve practice.
• Identify and address patient and family education needs.
• Pursue continuous learning, professional development, and involvement in nursing organizations.
• Apply nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care, communicate effectively, and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Formulate care plans and daily goals, seek guidance, and build compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Identify ethical situations and seek assistance.
• Demonstrate basic research knowledge, participate in journal clubs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Take responsibility for professional development, recommend care improvements, and participate in change initiatives.
• Build healthy relationships, set priorities, participate in shared governance, and support colleagues.
• Communicate clearly, demonstrate cultural awareness, and support workplace safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lifespan growth and development and assess and interpret patient information to meet age-specific care needs.
• Maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, departments, and patients and families.
• Work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.

Benefits

• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment, subject to experience and eligibility.
• Student loan assistance, reimbursement, and refinancing options.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Career ladder offering opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed