Professional Staff Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab Location: UPMC HamotSchedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | Shifts: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PMOn-call: Occasional on-call coverage required for evenings, weekends, and holidays Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join our Cardiac Catheterization Lab team! This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that delivers exceptional cardiovascular care to our community. Previous nursing experience is highly preferred. Why UPMC? We Invest in You from Day One. We are committed to supporting our nurses—financially, professionally, and personally—at every stage of their journey. Here's how we support our nurses: + Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for experienced RNs (amount and eligibility vary by role and experience) + Generous PTO: Up to 5.5 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays + Career Ladders: Clear pathways for advancement and recognition for experience and education + Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution + Education Perks: Employee discounts, including no-cost RN-to-BSN/MSN options _Title and salary will be determined based on your education and experience._ Position Overview: As a Professional Staff Nurse, you are a Registered Nurse and a core member of the care delivery team. You are responsible for setting the standard for quality and excellence in nursing care. This role involves clinical leadership, communication, and partnership with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care. You will lead with compassion, collaborate with physicians and team members, and serve patients and their families with dignity and skill. Key Responsibilities: + Build strong, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and accountability. + Apply adult learning principles to patient and family education, guiding them through treatment and care transitions. + Utilize the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care framework to assess, plan, and implement holistic care that meets the unique needs of each patient. + Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to promote safe, high-quality care. + Actively engage in professional development, unit-based initiatives, and shared governance to improve the practice environment. + Lead and participate in quality improvement efforts, incorporating evidence-based practice to elevate clinical care. + Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new staff and students, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Join Our Team At UPMC, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. If you’re looking for an environment that challenges, supports, and rewards you for making a difference, this role is for you. The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with patients across the lifespan, as specified by their assigned unit. This includes an understanding of the principles of growth and development, and the ability to assess and interpret patient data to determine age-specific needs and deliver appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. + Experience: 0–2 years of experience required. + Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. + Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. + Work Environment: Ability to work effectively and productively in a complex and dynamic environment, handling multiple or changing priorities and using specialized equipment. + Clinical Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required to support all aspects of patient care. + Leadership: Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and guide others in the use of the nursing process. + Physical Requirements: Must possess mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located, or in a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). + Certification: UPMC-approved national certification preferred. + CPR Requirement: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, required within 30 days of hire. + Graduate Nurses: Must complete the licensure examination within six (6) months of hire or within one (1) year of graduation, whichever comes first. + Note: Although temporary permits are valid for one year from graduation, UPMC requires licensure within six months of the start date. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination or demotion from the Graduate Nurse (GN) position. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required within one (1) year of hire or transfer. Required Certifications: + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) + Act 34 Clearance If working under an NLC license and relocating to the state where the facility is located, employees must obtain state-specific licensure within 60 days of residency change. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran