Professional Staff Nurse, Operating Room at UPMC

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Mobility, Visual Manual Dexterity, Physical Stamina, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Education, Cultural Awareness, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has an opportunity for a Full-Time Registered Nurse to join the team! We have a 17-suite operating room that offers wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma and almost everything in between. We provide high quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life saving team! Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. Weekend and on-call coverage required. Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC Join a dynamic, fast-paced environment that offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. This role provides the chance to work closely with a collaborative team while delivering 1:1 patient care. Enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling for both regular and on-call hours, with a schedule that adapts to your lifestyle. Benefit from a structured promotional pathway and a supportive leadership team committed to your success. UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting 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. Sign-On Bonus Details (Full-Time status) • $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience Here’s how we support our nurses: Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year Dedicated career ladders 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!) Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who sets and upholds high standards of care within the operating room. They are accountable for delivering quality nursing care through independent judgment, collaboration, and communication with the healthcare team. This role involves leadership, supervision, and partnership to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse builds strong relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare providers, and demonstrates a commitment to both the community and the nursing profession. Responsibilities: Demonstrates accountability for professional development to enhance practice and patient care. Actively participates in shared governance, goal setting, and change initiatives. Engages fully as a collaborative and responsive member of the care team. Contributes to improvements in patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change with flexibility and a positive attitude. Applies the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Develops daily goals and holistic care plans in partnership with patients. Uses critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs. Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly to support care continuity. Aligns practice with organizational and national goals for safety, quality, and satisfaction. Builds compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Applies adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and staff. Provides clear, appropriate education to support care transitions. Supports development of others and may serve as a preceptor. Encourages open dialogue, feedback, and continuous improvement. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities for enhancement. Uses research and evidence-based practice to inform and improve care. Demonstrates accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment in professional relationships. Promotes cultural awareness and healthy workplace interactions. Maintains work-life balance and models safe, healthy work habits. Reports safety hazards and contributes to a safe work environment. Performs scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023). Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served. Must understand principles of growth and development across the life span. Ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs. Must provide care as described in department policies and procedures. 0–2 years of experience required. BSN preferred. 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 effectively in a complex environment. Capable of handling multiple and changing priorities. Proficient in using specialized equipment. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Critical thinking skills to apply and lead others in the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity required. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. UPMC offers flexible scheduling options including rotating/flexible shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts with premium pay. Employees must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify for special scheduling programs. Orientation for these programs may be required during regular business hours. Interested candidates should inform their recruiter during the interview process. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC approved national certification preferred. *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration and communication with the healthcare team. They also engage in professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.