UPMC Nursing

UPMC Presbyterian is an internationally renowned center for organ transplantation and a leader in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, critical care medicine and trauma services, minimally invasive endoneurosurgery and stroke care, orthopaedics, medicine, and general surgery. The hospital is designated as a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center, and has received accreditation from The Joint Commission in stroke care, artificial heart care, and ventricular assist devices.

Nurses are creating and supporting the patient-focused environment as a foundation of innovation and evidence-based practice. Innovation has been linked to clinical outcomes through the use of new technology, including Visensia, a patient-monitoring system that automatically analyzes and interprets the combined patterns of a patient's vitral signs; Ticket to Ride, which assists with patient hand-offs; the Wireless Integrated Network for Nurses, a system that allows nurses to monitor cardiac rhythms from the monitor on their medication carts; and an integrated electronic medical record system that includes computerized provider order entry. Nurses participate in journal clubs to share knowledge and enhance their professional and clinical practice based upon evidence.

UPMC Presbyterian nurses are supported in the areas of professional development and career advancement, whether completing an advanced nursing degree or advancing your career at the bedside through certification, nursing leadership, or nursing research. UPMC offers opportunities for seasoned nurses with UPMC Life Stages, a program designed to give eligible participants more flexibility in their work life through preferred schedules, reduced direct patient care hours per week, and full-time employee benefits.

Before your interview

If you have questions or need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-605-0208 or nurse recruiter.
Upon scheduling your interview, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of the date and time of your appointment, as well as directions to the recruitment office. You also will be provided an itinerary of your visit. If you do not have or do not prefer e-mail, you may provide another avenue to which we can send this information.
On the day of your interview, parking is available in the Kaufman Building Garage off of Fifth Avenue. Enter the building and take the elevator to the 11th floor. The nurse recruiter office is in Suite 1116. Bring your parking ticket with you so that we may validate your parking.
Dress is business casual or a uniform.
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. Plan on spending one to four hours based on the number of units with which you will interview. 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.
All job offers are made by Human Resources.

After accepting an offer

Your first day will be Human Resources new hire orientation. This will be held at the Herberman Conference Center on the UPMC Shadyside Campus starting in December 2008. Check with your recruiter for the exact location prior to your first day. 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.
During your new hire period, you will be given ample time to transition to your new unit and position. Through classes, a preceptorship, and meetings with a new hire support coordinator and your unit manager, a team approach will help you to identify strengths and opportunities for growth while developing the critical thinking skills essential for excellent patient care.
Monthly new hire support meetings will be available to you. Among the many benefits of these meetings, you will meet with other new hires to share your experiences and to support each other as you grow in your profession.