Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN Perianesthesia UPMC Harrisburg

Job Description

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses :

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000

• Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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!)

The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert 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. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities :

Collaborating with other members of the team to ensure the unit meets all regulatory standards,

competencies / behaviors.

other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Mainly night shift. May be able to schedule day / evening. Includes on-call, weekend and holiday rotation.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Additional License RequirementsAnnual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either : UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire / transfer and must be

maintained.Certification

not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held.If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity

Employer / Disability / Veteran