Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
UPMC - Hamot
Erie, PA

Professional Staff Nurse, NICU

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join our NICU team in the Women's Hospital! This position is full-time, rotating day/night shifts. Previous nursing experience required. Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 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 for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (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 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!) Overview: The Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse, plays a crucial role in the care delivery team by setting care standards and ensuring high-quality nursing care. They are responsible for managing patient care activities, using independent judgment, and collaborating with team members. Their role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, maintaining strong relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, they show a commitment to both the community and the nursing profession. Responsibilities: * Participates in quality improvement and identifies opportunities. * Improves patient satisfaction and uses evidence-based practice. * Applies Relationship Based Care and formulates patient-centered goals. * Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication. * Maintains comprehensive documentation and promotes safety. * Develops productive relationships and balances work-life. * Engages in professional development and supports change. * Teaches patients, families, and new staff, fostering continuous development. Qualifications: * 2 year of nursing experience required. * Understand principles of growth and development across the lifespan. * Assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs. * Provide care as per department policies and procedures. * BSN required. * Establish and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders. * Work effectively in a complex environment with changing priorities. * Exhibit good clinical judgment and critical thinking. * Lead others in applying the nursing process. * Mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire or transfer. * Registered Nurse (RN) * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal * UPMC approved national certification preferred. * Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours! We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email [email protected] to request Saturdays. Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling