Professional Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Mercy is seeking an experienced full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join its Emergency Department. The department is a 36-bed Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department that partners with Mercy's nationally recognized Burn Center ICU and serves as a primary cardiac and comprehensive stroke center. It treats more than 68,000 patients annually, with cases ranging from minor injuries to complex medical-surgical needs, obstetrical cases, psychiatric emergencies, and substance abuse services. Patient volume and acuity can change rapidly, so the role requires quick thinking and problem-solving. The position offers three 12-hour shifts per week, with start times at 7 a.m./7 p.m., 11 a.m./11 p.m., or 3 p.m./3 a.m. Title and salary depend on education and nursing experience; the stated salary range is for nurses with 0–2 years of experience. Emergency Medicine, EMT, or pre-hospital experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located, or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with that state.
• CPR meeting AHA standards, including a didactic and skills demonstration component, is required within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities as related to patient care.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medicine, EMT, or pre-hospital experience.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
• Experienced nurses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and potentially serve as a preceptor.
• Promote open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by seeking feedback and improving practice.
• Demonstrate UPMC Values.
• Teach patients and families appropriately and in detail to guide them through care; display daily goals and a care plan that involves the patient and considers individual needs holistically.
• Communicate identified workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
• Communicate effectively with peers and other care providers, including articulating and translating patient condition.
• Incorporate professional organization, business unit, and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Take accountability for professional development that improves professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility throughout the change process.
• Participate as an engaged partner on the care team and willingly respond to team members' needs for assistance and partnership.
• Take personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care; identify relevant research issues or articles, discuss quality improvement opportunities at multidisciplinary rounds, and influence patients' plans of care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for nurses with at least one year of experience.
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Nursing career ladder with opportunities to earn more as experience and education grow.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year for the employee and dependents.
• Discounts on RN-BSN/MSN programs.

What This Job Offers

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