Professional Staff Nurse - Acute Care (4 East)

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Award-Winning Medicine and Pulmonary Team!

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience
• Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-Time positions available
• Unit Focus: 4 East Medicine and Pulmonary
• About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

Apply now for a fulfilling nursing career!

4 East Medicine and Pulmonary Unit:

• Award-Winning Excellence: ANCC Silver Beacon Award recipient–the first med/surg unit in PA to achieve this honor.
• Patient Diversity: Care for cystic fibrosis, peritoneal dialysis, COPD, and pneumonia patients. Also receives an overflow of internal medicine patients.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborative staff, fostering a uniquely caring and healing atmosphere.
• Learning Opportunities: Ideal for graduate nurses and those seeking to expand their expertise.
• Teamwork: Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. 

Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Monthly Loan Repayment Program: $20,000 over 3 years for eligible recent 2024 & 2025 graduates.
• Dedicated career ladders allow 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 pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice.
• Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
• Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $34.25/hour.

Responsibilities:

Build 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.