Registered Nurse – ENT Surgery & GI Surgery/Oncology (UPMC Presbyterian 8W & 10N)

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$15,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses with less than one year of RN experience $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience

Join us at UPMC Presbyterian as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!

UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to support the newly created Specialty Surgical Unit supporting ENT Surgery, 8W & GI Surgery, 10N!

About the Units:

8 West at UPMC Presbyterian is an 11-bed surgical step-down unit specializing in the care of patients who have undergone head and neck surgical procedures such as total laryngectomy, reconstruction with free flap, tracheotomy, dragonfly/thyroidectomy among others. As a member of the 8W team you will work closely with a world class surgical team in caring for this unique population. You will develop a specialized skill set that will allow you to grow and develop.  It is an ideal unit for those that see critical care or surgical nursing in the future.  8W has an outstanding interdisciplinary team that is composed of surgeons, discharge planners, dieticians, respiratory therapists, highly skilled nurses, and patient care assistants that provide comprehensive holistic care. The 8W team provides a supportive environment for learning and growing and is a wonderful place to start or expand your career in Nursing.  

10 North is a 25-bed all private room Surgical Oncology unit that focuses on Gastrointestinal and Liver Surgery. The patient population consists of colon, gastric, pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal disorders that require surgery.  The liver population on the unit consists of liver resections, chemotherapy and management of common bile duct injuries. When needed we work closely with Palliative Care and Hospice to provide our patients and families with comprehensive end-of-life care. 10 North provides state-of-the-art oncology care which offers an opportunity to develop professional experience in all areas of surgical care.  

Our Registered Nurses work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Why Work at UPMC?

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 $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program, for 2024, 2025 & 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount) 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!)

At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $34.25.

We also offer a pay differential to candidates that complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and become a BSN prepared nurse.

Responsibilities:

Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.  Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care, identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients’ plans of care. Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.  Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.  Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.  Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.  Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.  Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.  Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.   Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.  Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.  Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.   Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.  Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues may serve as a preceptor.  Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.