At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey.  We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. Applicants with less than 2 years of experience will be considered for this position. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $27.24.

Responsibilities:

• Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse and a member of the care delivery team.  
• Responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care.
• Has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care.  
• 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.  
• Demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession..  
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. 
• Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles 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. 
• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.  
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.