UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join the 4 South Trauma team! This fast-paced trauma and orthopedic unit provides you with a wealth of learning and critical thinking skills that can be applied in any nursing practice. Apply today to join our life saving team!

Unit: 4 South is a 23-bed Trauma and Orthopedics unit. This medical-surgical unit is a great place for nurses to care for a variety of patients with different medical needs. The team provides nursing care to the trauma population (patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, gunshot, stabbing and assault victims, fall injuries, etc.), and patients with bone injuries, infections, deformities due to trauma.

Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. 

Sign on bonus details (full-time):

$15,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)  $20,000* for Experienced Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) 

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: 

UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, 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 

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, is a key member of the care delivery team. They set care standards, manage patient care, and collaborate with team members. Their role includes leadership, partnership, and supervision, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes. They are committed to both the community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains productive relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Understands cultural differences and promotes healthy relationships. Balances work and personal life, models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle. Communicates safety hazards to peers and management. Applies adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff. Provides detailed teaching to guide patients and families through care transitions. Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and fosters continuous development through feedback. Uses the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Sets daily goals and plans of care with patients, considering their holistic needs. Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues. Communicates effectively with care providers and documents comprehensively. Commits to professional development to improve practice and patient care. Participates in shared governance, goal setting, and supports change processes. Engages fully with the care team and adapts to change. Participates in quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities for improvement. Takes responsibility for improving patient satisfaction. Uses research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and influence patient care plans.