Professional Staff Nurse- Oncology

UPMC • Full-time • Monroeville, PA, US • 4d ago

Join our team at UPMC East!

Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced and supportive environment? UPMC East is looking for a full-time nurse to join the 5E Oncology Unit. Whether you are an experienced nurse or going to be a graduate nurse, we encourage you to join our team!

Why Choose 5 East?

Dynamic and Diverse Environment: Our 20-bed oncology unit specializes in various fields such as oncology, neurology, and med surg. This allows for nurses on the unit to be able to have specializations in three different areas!

Continuous Learning and Development: If you're an experienced nurse eager to grow, 5 East is the place for you! With the NIH requirement, you’ll be able to advance into a critical care setting should you choose to do so! You also can continue your growth on a fast-paced unit by working with various types of specialties

State-of-the-Art Facility: UPMC East, a newer facility, is equipped with cutting-edge technology. This enables our nurses to deliver top-tier care efficiently and effectively, making your job easier and more rewarding.

Community and Team Focused: Serving the Monroeville area, UPMC East is a community-based hospital where our staff are also neighbors. We prioritize providing exceptional care to everyone who walks through our doors. Our team-oriented approach ensures we deliver the high-quality care our community deserves.

What We Offer:

Flexible Shifts: Choose from 3 to 12-hour shifts per week, available between 7 AM-7 PM or 7 PM-7 AM. Each scheduling period includes 6 night shifts and 6 weekend shifts, with an additional $2.00 per hour for off-shift work.

Generous Sign-On Bonuses: Eligible candidates can receive sign-on bonuses of $15,000 for new graduates and $20,000 for nurses with 1+ years of experience, with a two-year commitment.

Monthly Loan Repayment: Nurses who graduated between 2022-2025 may qualify for up to $20,000 in loan repayment, distributed over three years.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to five and a half weeks of PTO annually, plus seven paid holidays.

Career Advancement: Take advantage of our dedicated nursing career ladder to achieve your highest potential and earn more money as you gain experience and education.

Tuition Reimbursement: 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!

Why UPMC?

At UPMC, we prioritize growth and innovation. We put a focus on investing in our nurses from day one whether they want to continue to grow on the nursing career ladder or expand into leadership roles. UPMC focuses on you becoming the best you can be by providing the tools and resources needed to succeed.

Responsibilities:

Support the growth and development of nursing students and new staff members.
Exemplify UPMC Values in every aspect of your role.
Develop and implement individualized care plans and daily goals for patients.
Assess and address the educational needs of patients and their families, providing essential information to support their care.
Communicate patients' conditions effectively to other healthcare providers.
Report any workplace safety concerns to management and colleagues.
Advocate for patients within your scope of practice.
Pursue continuous professional development by seeking feedback on care services.
Align with national professional organizations and the goals of the business unit and health system to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Adapt to a fast-paced work environment with ease.
Apply critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, and spiritual issues during patient care.
Open to all experience levels!
Title and salary will be based on education and nursing experience. As of 2025, the minimum salary for Graduate Nurses (GNs) is $33.75/hour, and $35.50/hour for BSN GNs. GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure.
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, handling multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in the application of the nursing process.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 4 months of hire or one year of graduation, whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date, or they may be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.
NIH Certification required after hire
CPR certification based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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