Job Description

Join Our Team as a Graduate Nurse!

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025?
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career at UPMC?

Why Choose UPMC Passavant?

UPMC Passavant is excited to announce that we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses! This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their nursing careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What to Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse

As a Professional Staff Nurse, you will:

• Provide exceptional patient care while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning.
• Utilize independent judgment and effective communication to build relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Set the standards for nursing care and take accountability for its delivery.
• Exemplify a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

About UPMC Passavant

UPMC Passavant is an ANCC Magnet Recognized facility, serving as the tertiary care center north of Pittsburgh. Our state-of-the-art hospital offers world-class medical care across two campuses in McCandless and Cranberry.

Units Hiring Graduate Nurses

Explore the diverse units where you can make a difference:

• 3 Main Med/Surg Unit: 60-bed unit focusing on various diagnoses including CVA/TIA, COPD, and kidney disease.
• 4 North Medical Progressive Care Unit: Specializes in cardiology with a diverse patient population.
• 4 South Surgical Progressive Care Unit: Fast-paced environment focusing on cardiac and vascular surgeries.
• 5 Pavilion Ortho: High-performing team culture focusing on orthopedic and urology care.
• 6 South Surgical Oncology Unit: Specializes in pre and post-operative care for oncology patients.
• Emergency Department: Certified Stroke ED with a focus on sepsis care and age-related care.
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit: Specializes in cardiac and thoracic surgery.
• Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit: Focuses on respiratory failure, sepsis, and renal failure.

How UPMC Supports Our Nurses

At UPMC, we are dedicated to investing in your future from day one. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 for Graduate Nurses.
• Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000 for 2024 & 2025 nursing graduates.
• Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays.
• Career ladders to help you achieve your highest potential.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year.
• Access to top clinicians, leading researchers, and modern healthcare technology.

Shift/Hours

Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and pass the examination before starting, or have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN Preferred
• Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or clinical transitions course preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for patient care across all ages.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to establish positive relationships.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date OR Temporary Practice Permit.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
• Basic Life Support certification.

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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