Graduate Nurse (RN), Home Health Northwestern PA sites
Company: UPMC
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionAre you a current student nurse graduating in
Fall/Winter 2022, Spring 2023 or Summer 2023 and looking to
continue your nursing career at UPMC?UPMC Home Health 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! We have variety of locations availableUPMC Home Health for
the Erie, Horizon, Venango, and surrounding Northwestern PA
locations.
- Join the team thats providing the highest quality of home
health care in our communities. With state-of-the-art safety
protocols and the support of an academic medical center, UPMC Home
Health has demonstrated a continued commitment to keeping both our
patients and our employees safe. Ability to give 1:1 direct patient
care. You will work directly with a team member for six months
during all visits.
- Make a true impact in your community where youll have the
confidence that your care is clinically backed by a best-in-class
health care system and the rewarding knowledge that you are
changing lives every day.
- Home health nursing can provide you with an impactful career
that also provides opportunities for advancement, access to the
most modern equipment and technology, and excellent benefits. Our
home health nurses love the flexible daylight hours, one-on-one
patient care, independence, focus on patient education, and having
the ability to be true patient advocates.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. Job title and salary will
be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.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:
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000* for Graduate Nurses
(*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!)
- Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern
equipment and technology in health care todayShifts/Hours: Our RNs
work a Monday - Friday daylight shift with weekend, holiday, and
on-call rotations.Qualifications
- The 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 patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide
the care needs as described in the department policy and
procedures.
- Zero to one year of experience.
- Completion of UPMC student nurse internship, nurse residency,
or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred BSN
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.
- 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 are necessary
to exercise and to lead others in the application of the nursing
process.
- Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for
frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of
patients.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Current
Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. Must
complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within
one year of graduation, whichever comes first. MUST work 1:1 with
Nurse preceptor prior to obtaining license. Though temporary
permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one
year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination
are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires
that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their
start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN
position, at the discretion of the BU.
- Automotive Insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver's License
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
- Act 33
- Act 34
- OAPSAUPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/VeteranCOVID-19 Vaccination
InformationIndividuals hired into this role must comply with UPMCs
COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC.
Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of
this page to learn more.REQNUMBER: 220002BX
Keywords: UPMC, Erie , Graduate Nurse (RN), Home Health Northwestern PA sites, Healthcare , Erie, Pennsylvania
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