UPMC Nursing

The nurses at UPMC South Side work in an advanced community setting. Among the many specialties available to nurses are sports medicine, general and stroke rehabilitation, brain and spinal cord injury, intensive care, cardiac monitoring, medical-surgical, emergency, and perioperative services.

Our nurses are supported in their nursing practice by hospitalist physicians who are available on-site, around the clock, to quickly respond to their concerns and their patients’ needs.

We are transforming our nursing practice to reflect our partnership with patients and their families. We subscribe to the principles of dignity and respect, sharing complete and unbiased information, encouraging participation in experiences that enhance control, independence, and collaboration among patients, families, and caregivers.

Before your interview

If you have questions or need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-488-5620 or nurse recruiter.
The day of your interview, parking is available in the in the lot next to the Roesch-Taylor building on the corner of 21st and Jane streets. You will be given a token to exit the lot free of charge.
Proceed to Human Resources, located in the Roesch-Taylor building, fourth floor, Suite 400.
Dress is business casual. If you have arranged for a shadow experience after your interview, wear a uniform. Bring several copies of your resume with you.
Your interview will begin by meeting with the nurse recruiter who will complete an interview, as well as discuss benefits with you. You will then meet with one or more unit directors, tour the unit, and discuss unit specific information such as the patient population and scheduling practices. Afterward, you do not need to return to Human Resources, but we welcome calls or e-mails if you have additional questions or wish to schedule a shadow day.
We encourage a shadowing experience for those who may find it helpful in their decision making process. You may schedule it for the day of your interview, or at a later time.

After accepting an offer

Your first day will be Human Resources new hire orientation. This is held at the Roesch-Taylor Medical Building. Your recruiter will provide information including directions, hours, and parking for this day. New hire orientation consists of information about benefits, safety, infection control practices, and compliance procedures. Dress is business casual.
You will attend additional nursing orientation as scheduled by your recruiter based upon the unit you will be working.
Additional nursing courses such as critical care or basic arrhythmia will be provided for specialized units, and you will be given a schedule of these as needed.