Job Description

Are you a recent or soon to be new graduate nurse looking to start your nursing career? UPMC Passavant’s 6 Main is looking to hire a full time GN!

About the unit: 

6 Main is a 34 bed Medical/Surgical Flex Monitored Unit that specializes in hospice care. 6 Main serves the adult and geriatric population, is very broad in scope, and offers a variety of disease processes to enhance the knowledge base of both novice and seasoned staff.

We are one of the certified disability units in the hospital. Our rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of disabilities as well as bariatric patients.

Why join UPMC? 

We offer a $15,000 Sign on Bonus with a 2-year work commitment along with our exclusive $20,000 MLR program!

Total Rewards along with our full time benefits are available. In addition, our new nurses will part of our year long My Nursing Residency program! The transition of graduate nurses into professional practice can be both exciting and challenging. UPMC’s My Nursing Residency is an extensive program designed to support new nurses during the transition from student 
to nursing practice

Purpose:
The graduate nurse GN is an individual who has graduated from an accredited program of professional nursing who has not yet obtained licensure. The GN may perform the activities of a professional nurse as outlined by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act after demonstrating competencies. The nursing graduate will practice only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who is physically present on the unit. The graduate nurse position allows the nursing graduate to obtain valuable experience and skills while waiting for licensure. The Graduate Nurse or GN may practice based on regulations until the earlier of 90 days from graduation OR receipt of the results from the initial NCLEX examination taken.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience. Listens to others and allows them to make their point. Clearly demonstrates a desire for high level of satisfaction among customers. Communicates regularly with existing customers and makes it clear that customers can initiate conversations about concerns or issues. Accurately assesses the level of customers satisfaction through both confidential surveys and ongoing dialogue. Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner. Is able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in day-to-day situations. Demonstrates that s/he is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Provides accurate, timely, and legible record of interventions, outcomes, and communications. Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met. Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished. Consistently plans time to ensure adherence to timelines. Proactively renegotiates timeline when necessary, ensuring consensus among all stakeholders. *Performs in accordance with sys

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