At UPMC, we believe in empowering the next generation of nurses. As a Graduate Nurse, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, innovative, and patient-centered environment where your growth is our priority. Whether you’re certain of your specialty or still exploring, UPMC offers the flexibility and resources to help you thrive from day one.
Why Choose UPMC? My Residency Program: A comprehensive, system-wide nurse residency designed to ease your transition from student to professional nurse. Includes clinical skill-building, mentorship, and peer support. Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for eligible graduate nurses. Loan Repayment Incentive: Up to $20,000 over three years for qualifying roles. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000/year for continued education. Career Growth: Access to UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder for self-directed advancement and salary growth. Supportive Culture: Join a cohort of peers, engage in interprofessional collaboration, and receive guidance from experienced preceptors. What You’ll Do Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans. Participate in ongoing education and training through UPMC’s residency and orientation programs. Embrace opportunities for leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.Purpose:
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.