PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE – CARDIAC CATH LAB

Location: UPMC Hamot
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | Shifts: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
On-call: Occasional on-call coverage required for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? UPMC Hamot is hiring a Professional Staff Nurse to join our Cardiac Catheterization Lab team!
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that delivers exceptional cardiovascular care to our community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Professional Staff Nurse, you are a Registered Nurse and a core member of the care delivery team. You are responsible for setting the standard for quality and excellence in nursing care. This role involves clinical leadership, communication, and partnership with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
You will lead with compassion, collaborate with physicians and team members, and serve patients and their families with dignity and skill.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At UPMC, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. If you’re looking for an environment that challenges, supports, and rewards you for making a difference, this role is for you.

The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with patients across the lifespan, as specified by their assigned unit. This includes an understanding of the principles of growth and development, and the ability to assess and interpret patient data to determine age-specific needs and deliver appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience required.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Work Environment: Ability to work effectively and productively in a complex and dynamic environment, handling multiple or changing priorities and using specialized equipment.
• Clinical Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required to support all aspects of patient care.
• Leadership: Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and guide others in the use of the nursing process.
• Physical Requirements: Must possess mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and accountability.
• Apply adult learning principles to patient and family education, guiding them through treatment and care transitions.
• Utilize the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care framework to assess, plan, and implement holistic care that meets the unique needs of each patient.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to promote safe, high-quality care.
• Actively engage in professional development, unit-based initiatives, and shared governance to improve the practice environment.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement efforts, incorporating evidence-based practice to elevate clinical care.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new staff and students, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and excellence.