The Four Time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a Full-time Professional Staff Nurse to support various Acute Care units as part of a special Rotational Program at our Aspinwall, PA location. The Graduate Nurse Rotational Program is a rebranded initiative specific to St. Margaret and will begin in February and July 2025. Selected participants will rotate through six various units (progressive care, rehab, ortho, neuro/oncology, renal/resp., and surgical floor ) for six months.Each new graduate will havean experienced registered nurseasa mentor and have preceptors for each “rotation”. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education on all foundational nursing skills. At the end of the “rotations”, you will be matched through a mutual matching process with a participating unit, or you may remain in the resource pool. What units are included in the Graduate Nurse Acute Track 3B is an acuity adaptable, fast-paced 34-bed telemetry Step Down unit that serves the needs of critically ill patients from admission through discharge. The patient population is medical patients who requiremore cardiac monitoring than flex monitoring on a Medical Surgical floor but do not require ICU care.4A is a 28-bed, private room, acute rehabilitation unit. The unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over.4B is a 30-bed orthopedic unit which provides care for all orthopedic needs within the realm of our practice, including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, shoulder surgeries, and foot/ankle surgeries5A is a 34-bed, private room, unit with neurology and oncology subspecialties. The services provided on 5A include all medical/surgical needs within our realm of practice specializing in stroke, cancer, and palliative/hospice care.5B is a 33-bed, private room,unit caring for adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over. A full range of general adult medical diagnoses admitted to the unit include CHF, COPD, and Peritoneal Dialysis.6A is a 34-bed surgical and step-down unit that provides care to adult and geriatric patients with a focus on pre and post-surgical patients. We provide care to a full range of general adult medical diagnoses, but our primary specialties are general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, ENT, GYN, urologic surgery, and plastic surgeryAlso eligible for experiences in ICU/ED/OR/PACU/GI lab.Our RNs work a rotating12 hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.The Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment whiledemonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families in order to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. A Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursingcare, and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh areaAn incomparable benefits package, including 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)Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care todayGenerous Sign on Bonus of up to $10,000 with a2 year commitment to UPMCEligible Nursing Graduates will be offered UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment totaling $20,000 paid over 3 yearsFlexible Start Dates based on your graduationThe Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement; Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply (GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role). Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.Registered Nurse Opportunities at UPMCGraduate Nurses OnlyCompletion of UPMCStudentNurseInternshipProgramor student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferredThe individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.Good clinical judgment.Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start dateOR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 4months of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.ACLSAct 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an equal opportunity employer. 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