UPMC Hamot | Full‑Time

UPMC Hamot is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Trauma Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (TNICU). This role is ideal for a team‑oriented nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced critical care environment and has a passion for learning and clinical excellence.

Schedule

• Rotating day/night shifts (50/50 rotation)
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other holiday rotation, with alternating holidays year to year

Unit Overview

The TNICU is a 16‑bed unit located on the second floor of the patient care tower. The exceptional care delivered in this unit supports UPMC Hamot’s recognition as:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• AACN Beacon Award – Silver Level

Patient Populations

• Trauma
• Surgical patients
• Kidney transplants
• Neurosurgery
• Hemorrhagic strokes requiring neurointervention

The TNICU stands as a beacon of hope and healing for patients facing critical traumatic, surgical, and neurological challenges, providing world‑class care with compassion and dedication.

Why Join UPMC Hamot?

• Dedicated career ladders to support professional growth and reward experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution
  • Available for employees and their dependents
  • Additional UPMC employee discounts, including no‑cost RN‑to‑BSN and MSN options

Position Purpose

The Professional Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the care delivery team and is accountable for setting and maintaining standards for the level and quality of patient care. This role carries responsibility, authority, and accountability for nursing care delivered to patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates leadership through collaboration, partnership, communication, supervision, and the use of independent clinical judgment to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Practice & Team Collaboration

• Builds productive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, cultural awareness, and commitment to healthy work relationships
• Models safe work hours, effective time management, and work‑life balance
• Identifies and communicates safety concerns within the workplace

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Applies the nursing process within the Relationship‑Based Care framework to create a healing environment
• Develops daily patient‑centered goals and comprehensive plans of care
• Demonstrates critical thinking in addressing clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs
• Communicates patient status clearly to care team members and advocates for care plan adjustments
• Maintains thorough, accurate, and timely documentation

Education, Mentorship & Development

• Utilizes adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff
• Supports onboarding and professional development; may serve as a preceptor
• Fosters a culture of open communication, feedback, and continuous improvement

Quality Improvement & Professional Growth

• Actively participates in unit‑based shared governance and quality initiatives
• Utilizes research and evidence‑based practice to improve patient outcomes
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and patient satisfaction enhancement
• Adapts to change and supports departmental and organizational initiatives