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UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our nurses are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. 

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the Neurosurgical Unit. 

Sign-On Bonus available for both GN and experienced RNs

Here’s how we support our nurses:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 UPMC’s  Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for nursing graduates, 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 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!)

About the Unit: 

5 South Pavilion has 24 private beds. Primarily neurosurgical service line patients. Other patient populations include bariatric, vascular, and general surgical patients. 

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.   Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.  Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.  Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.  Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.  Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.  Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.  Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.   Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.  Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.  .  Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.