UPMC Nursing

UPMC Bedford Memorial is an acute care general hospital. A variety of units are available including medical-surgical, obstetrical, intensive care, coronary care, and telemetry services. Our hospital also offers diagnostic capabilities including CT scan, MRI, and lithotripsy. A cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program, an outpatient procedure unit, and an ambulatory surgical unit also are operated at this facility. Emergency facilities include 24-hour in-house coverage by emergency medicine physicians, a licensed heliport for emergency transport, and trauma center affiliation.

Nursing highlights

The nurses at UPMC Bedford Memorial work in a close-knit environment and are dedicated to providing quality health care to the surrounding community. We offer nurses many exciting specialties in which to grow, including medical-surgical, intensive care, cardiac monitoring, emergency care, and stroke telemedicine.

Our nurses are continually supported in their nursing practice by hospital physicians who are available on-site or on an on-call basis, around the clock.

UPMC Bedford Memorial nurses have a voice in their practice through shared governance, with each unit having representation on the Professional Practice Council. Our facility implemented a casual float tier, which allows more flexibility with scheduling.

Before your interview

If you have questions or need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, contact our Human Resources Department at 814-623-3508 or nurse recruiter.
On the day of your interview, free parking is available in any of the visitor parking areas at the front or side of the hospital.
Your appointment will be in Human Resources. Take the elevators to the ground floor and Human Resources is on the left.
Your interview will include meeting with the nurse recruiter as well as the nurse manager for the department with which you are interviewing.
You also will be offered the opportunity to tour the facility and the unit to learn more about the position in which you are interested.

After accepting an offer

Your first two days will be Human Resources new hire orientation. This consists of information about benefits, safety, infection control practices, and compliance procedures. Dress is business casual. You also will be provided with information about your schedule and parking for the rest of the week.