Professional Staff Nurse – Heart Institute

UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-designated hospital, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Flex Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our Heart Institute Team. This RN will work collaboratively within both the inpatient and outpatient stress lab settings, partnering with other nursing staff and cardiologists to deliver exceptional care. 

Experienced nurses with a strong background in inpatient cardiac care, or previous experience in a stress lab are highly preferred. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, and enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Professional Staff Nurse
• Salary: Based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10 per hour.
• Shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, 28 hours per week with availability to flex up to 40 hours per week based on department need. 

At UPMC, we are committed to supporting your professional growth throughout your nursing career. We offer a robust career ladder that provides a clear path for career advancement—from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and salary will be determined by individual qualifications and career ladder requirements. Any required certifications will be provided ample time to obtain.

Why UPMC?
We invest in our nurses by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Up to five and a half weeks annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to both employees and their dependents. We also offer discounted RN-BSN and MSN programs for UPMC employees!
• Competitive Benefits: UPMC’s Total Rewards package supports your financial, professional, and personal well-being, with comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement plans, and more.
• Career Growth: UPMC offers dedicated career ladders that reward experience and advanced education, helping you achieve your highest potential.

Position Summary:
The Professional Staff Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team, responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of nursing care. This role requires leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to patient-centered care, while maintaining a strong focus on patient outcomes across the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse will demonstrate clinical knowledge, contribute to evidence-based practice, and support the professional development of peers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership: Serve as a role model in clinical expertise, teaching, specialized resource nursing, and evidence-based practice. Offer guidance and feedback to the healthcare team and contribute to nursing peer review.
• Patient-Centered Care: Apply the nursing process to create individualized care plans, collaborate with patients and families, and ensure clear, concise communication with the entire care team.
• Education & Mentorship: Mentor and precept nursing students, new graduates, and new hires. Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement by sharing research, professional materials, and presenting at unit meetings.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Build strong working relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure the best possible outcomes. Lead and participate in teams that drive improvements in patient care and workplace practices.
• Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement: Identify opportunities for quality improvement and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and safety.
• Healthy Work Environment: Promote a positive, collaborative workplace by addressing challenges, supporting work-life balance, and fostering cultural awareness and respect among colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Licensure: Current Pennsylvania RN license required.
• Experience: Previous inpatient cardiac experience or stress lab experience is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Additional certifications may be required based on the role and department.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for patient-centered care.

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, where all individuals feel valued and supported.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!

We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.

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