Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: Upmc Community Osteopathic Ed/ed Obs/icu Track (spring 2024 Graduates)

Harrisburg, PA, United States

Job Description


Are you graduating in Spring 2024 from nursing school and looking to launch your nursing career? Our Graduate Nurse Rotational Program may be the perfect fit! You will rotate through various units within the hospital to gain valuable and varied experience while working alongside an experienced nurse to help mentor and guide you in your learning.

About UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital

At UPMC Community Osteopathic is a 177-bed acute care hospital with an inpatient rehabilitation unit, stroke center, and a renovated medical pavilion offering inpatient and outpatient medical oncology services. The suburban Harrisburg hospital, which was founded in 1951 as Community General Osteopathic Hospital, has earned Magnet\xc2\xae status for nursing excellence and is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). UPMC Community Osteopathic also earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval\xc2\xae for total hip and knee replacement and spine surgery and is certified by The Joint Commission in advanced heart failure.

What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?

UPMC Community Osteopathic is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses to support various hospital units as part of a special Rotational Program. The GNRP will begin in August 2023 Previous participants have had the opportunity to participate in the following ED/ICU/Stroke Med-Surg Track for six (6) months OR rotate through various units including ED/ICU/Stroke Med-Surg for Six (6) months.

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

  • Opportunity to explore and find your right \xe2\x80\x98home\xe2\x80\x99 in nursing at UPMC
  • Fantastic opportunity to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education in nursing
  • Having a resource pool nurse as a mentor
  • Having preceptors for each \xe2\x80\x9crotation\xe2\x80\x9d
What can you Expect as a GNRP Professional Staff Nurse?

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\xe2\x80\x99 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.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you \xe2\x80\x93financially, personally, and professionally \xe2\x80\x93starting 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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses:
  • Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
UPMC\xe2\x80\x99s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2022-2023 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount) * Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
  • Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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!)
  • Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
What Does Placement Look Like Post-GNRP?

Upon completion of the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program, placements are determined by participant preference, Hiring Manager preference, and business need through a collaborative matching process at UPMC Community Osteopathic.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Shift/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role-OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination with four (4) months of hire.
  • 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\xe2\x80\x99s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients\xe2\x80\x99 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 OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination with four (4) months of hire.
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Act 34 Criminal Clearance
  • Basic Life Support
*These should be updated based on your BU requirements.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4327492
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Harrisburg, PA, United States
  • Education
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