Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Mercy – Surgical Track (Spring 2024 Graduates)

UPMC

Apr 1

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Pittsburgh

Requirements

BSN Preferred
Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred
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 patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
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 necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

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.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program at UPMC Mercy?

The GNRP will begin in August 2024.

What units will participants have the opportunity to rotate through during the program?

Previous participants have had the opportunity to rotate through various units including 12E Progressive Care, 8E Surgical Care, 9E Cardio Care, and our Med/Surg ICU 3 for 12 months.

Is this a full-time position for Graduate Nurses?

Yes, this is a full-time position for Graduate Nurses as Professional Staff Nurses.

How long is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

The program is 12 months long.

How do I apply for the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program at UPMC Mercy?

You can apply through the UPMC careers website or through other job search platforms. Make sure to check for the specific application deadline for this program.

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A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.4 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region’s most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution, and paid more than $800 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.