Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

　　UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

　　Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (https://www.chp.edu/) is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, UPMC Children’s Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. UPMC Children’s is named consistently to several elite lists of pediatric hospitals (https://www.chp.edu/about/awards-and-recognition) , including ranking on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2022-2023 .

　　All positions will support our main campus location in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.

　　UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring multiple Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse positions within:

　　6A Ortho/Neuro/Trauma

　　6B General Thoracic Surgery

　　7A Cardiac Acuity Adaptable

　　7B Transplant/Intestinal Care

　　7C Medical/Surgical

　　8B Medical/GI

　　9A Adolescent Medical/Endocrine

　　9B Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant

　　Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

　　Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

　　Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

　　Emergency Department

　　What can you Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse?

　　The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

　　As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

　　Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

　　How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

　　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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

　　UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for 2023 & 2024 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!)

　　Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

　　Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

　　BSN is strongly preferred. If no BSN, enrolled in a BSN program is strongly preferred

　　Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families is required

　　Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment is required

　　Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities as related to various aspects of patient care is required.

　　Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process is required

　　Mobility and visual manual dexterity as well as physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients is required.

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal

　　Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal

　　Act 73 FBI Clearance

　　Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

　　Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit

　　UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities