Join our dedicated team at UPMC Kane as a full-time Professional Staff Nurse and make a meaningful impact in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community.
As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:?
Competitive wages?
A highly rated benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.??
Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today?
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:?
Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year?
Dedicated career ladders, including a self-promoting nursing career ladder, 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, is available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-MSN options!)?
Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)
$20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Responsibilities:
Builds strong, respectful working relationships with patients, families, and team members while demonstrating accountability, motivation, and cultural sensitivity.
Communicates safety concerns effectively to peers and leadership to support a safe work environment.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to assess and respond to patient needs based on age-specific data and departmental protocols.
0-2 years of experience; BSN preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Effective in managing multiple priorities within a dynamic, complex environment; proficient in using specialized equipment.
Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities required.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
Flexibility to work rotating shifts or participate in special shift programs (e.g., nights/weekends with premium pay) after 6 months of nursing experience.
Licensure & Certifications:
Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) in PA or multistate compact license.
BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
Graduate Nurses must pass licensure exam within 6 months of hire or 1 year from graduation (whichever comes first).
Act 34 Clearance required; national certification preferred.Educates patients and families using adult learning principles to support care transitions and ongoing health needs.
Serves as a resource and mentor to students, new staff, and peers; may function as a preceptor.
Applies the nursing process through Relationship-Based Care to develop individualized, holistic patient care plans.
Demonstrates clinical judgment and critical thinking in assessing and addressing complex patient needs.
Communicates effectively across care teams to coordinate care and advocate for patient-centered improvements.
Actively engages in personal professional development and unit-based shared governance initiatives.
Embraces and adapts to change while promoting a positive practice environment and culture of teamwork.
Participates in and leads quality improvement initiatives, using evidence-based practices to enhance care and patient satisfaction.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.
Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities required.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
Licensure & Certifications:
Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) in PA or multistate compact license.
BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
Graduate Nurses must pass licensure exam within 6 months of hire or 1 year from graduation (whichever comes first).
Act 34 Clearance required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
