Graduate Nurse Emergency Department at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

37.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Cultural Competence, Holistic Care, Teaching, Adaptability, Clinical Judgment, Time Management, Relationship Building, Evidence-Based Practices, Quality Improvement, Safety Awareness, Physical Stamina

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Emergency Department! New Graduate Nurses: Full-Time position available with rotating shifts Must have Emergency Department Patient Care Technician or EMS experience Unit: Emergency Department About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education About the SHY Emergency Department: 50-bed unit specializing in high-acuity care 50-bed unit specializing in high-acuity care 50-bed unit specializing in high-acuity care 50-bed unit specializing in high-acuity care Unique connection to UPMC Cancer Center, serving oncology patients from across the city and beyond Unique connection to UPMC Cancer Center, serving oncology patients from across the city and beyond Unique connection to UPMC Cancer Center, serving oncology patients from across the city and beyond Designated oncology area within the ED Comprehensive care for all patients, including triage desk and EMS arrivals 24-hour cardiac catheterization lab for STEMI cases 24-hour cardiac catheterization lab for STEMI cases Stroke center status Fast-paced, collaborative environment emphasizing rapid problem-solving Here's how we support our nurses: UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2025 and 2026 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. Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education. 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!). UPMC’s Nursing Career Ladder: Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond. Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process. Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00. Responsibilities: Builds Relationships: Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients. Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions. Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety. Effective Teaching: Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff. Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching. Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment. Holistic Patient Care: Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care. Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs. Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively. Professional Growth: Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement. Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices. zero to two years of experienced required. BSN preferred. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments. Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills. Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most. Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices. Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ACLS within 12 months of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PALS within 12 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practive Permit (TPP) Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. UPMC approved national certification preferred Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The role involves fostering positive relationships with colleagues and patients while applying adult learning principles to educate them. Nurses will also engage in shared governance and quality improvement to enhance patient care.