UPMC McKeesport is Hiring: Full-Time Weekend Staff Nurse (3M Medical/Surgical Unit
UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Full-Time Staff Nurse to support our 3M Medical/Surgical Unit through our Weekend Program. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy full-time benefits while working weekend hours only.
Position Highlights
Schedule: 24 hours per week
Between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday
Required to work 48 out of 52 weekends annually
Full-Time Benefits while working weekends only
Sign-On Bonus: Candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus (2-year work commitment required
If you are a new nurse, this is an excellent opportunity to begin your career and find your place at UPMC McKeesport.
Role Overview
The Professional Staff Nurse (RN is a key member of the care delivery team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires independent clinical judgment, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to compassionate, relationship-based care. You will partner with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes across the continuum of care.
Why UPMC?
As a Professional Staff Nurse at UPMC, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, as well as access to leading clinicians, cutting-edge research, and advanced technology in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families
- Provide education to patients, families, students, and new staff
- Foster a collaborative team environment and strong working relationships
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, feedback, and professional development
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and shared governance
- Utilize evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation to support continuity of care
- Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence
Professional Expectations
- Promote a patient-focused, healing environment
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect in all interactions
- Support team members and serve as a resource or preceptor when needed
- Adapt to change and actively contribute to improving the practice environment
- Minimum 6 months experience.
- 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.
- Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
- Critical thinking skills 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:
- NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire for the following units: ED, CVU, ICU and 5M.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- ACLS required within 6 months
- NIH required within 6 months
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIH
- Registered Nurse (RN
- Act 34
- OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran