Professional Staff Nurse - Infusion Center

Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot!
Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse – Infusion Center

UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-certified hospital, is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to join our Infusion Center. We offer an excellent workplace culture, a supportive environment, and frequent educational opportunities. This role offers a 4x10 schedule, with no weekends, no holidays, and no travel required.

• 1-3 years of previous med/surg nursing experience is highly preferred.
• IV skills are preferred.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

At UPMC, we are committed to supporting your growth throughout your nursing career. We offer a comprehensive career ladder for bedside nursing that starts as a Professional Staff Nurse and can advance to Expert Nurse and beyond. Your final job title and pay rate will be based on your qualifications and preferences. Any required certifications and contributions specific to the job title will have a timeframe for completion. Our competitive career ladder, along with our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at the time of your offer to help you make informed decisions about your career path. The minimum pay rate for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $33.75.

UPMC is dedicated to investing in nurses — financially, personally, and professionally — from day one. Whether it’s helping with student loans or supporting career advancement, UPMC is here to help you succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Career ladders that reward your experience and advanced education while helping you achieve your highest potential
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (with discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Foster a healthy and inclusive work environment, balancing work and personal life.
• Communicate safety hazards and participate in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles, applying them in teaching patients, families, and new staff.
• Provide patient-centered care using the Relationship-Based Care framework.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans, considering each patient’s holistic needs.
• Utilize critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues.
• Maintain comprehensive patient documentation to promote effective communication among caregivers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and actively engage in shared governance to improve patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.

Education and Experience:

• Zero to two years of experience preferred; BSN preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, physicians, and patients.
• Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a multistate licensure compact agreement.
• CPR certification required based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move frequently, including walking, standing, and assisting with lifting and positioning of patients.
• Visual manual dexterity and physical stamina are required for the role.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.