Professional Staff Nurse- Operating Room (Weekend Program)

at  UPMC

UPMC Hamot’s Operating Room has opportunities for Registered Nurses to join their team in the Weekend Program! This program is considered full-time, granting access to full-time benefits. The role requires working 48 weekends per year, with shifts spanning from 7 pm on Friday to 7 am on Monday. The successful candidate will also be scheduled to work holidays that fall on weekends. Additionally, there’s a 25% differential on top of the base rate for participating in the Weekend Program (note that this differential applies only to weekend shifts; weekday shifts are compensated at the base rate).

JOB TITLE AND SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS AND CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS.

Overview: The Professional Staff Nurse OR is a Registered Nurse who plays a crucial role in patient care. This position involves setting care standards, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve the best outcomes. The nurse also demonstrates a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Patient Care Skills: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for patients of all ages. Understand growth and development principles and assess patient data to meet age-specific needs as per department policies.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Productivity and Adaptability: Work effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Clinical Judgment: Exhibit good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care. Lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Physical Requirements: Have mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

• Professional Growth: Continuously improve professional skills and patient care quality. Participate in team governance and support changes to enhance care and the work environment.
• Patient Care: Use the nursing process to create a healing environment. Set daily goals and care plans with patients, considering their holistic needs. Communicate effectively with other care providers and document patient information thoroughly. Aim to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction by aligning with organizational goals.
• Education: Teach patients, families, students, and new staff. Provide clear guidance to help patients transition through different care levels. Support the development of new staff and colleagues, and encourage continuous learning and feedback.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement efforts. Identify and act on opportunities to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Use research and evidence-based practices to improve clinical care.
• Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with colleagues. Respect cultural differences and promote healthy relationships. Balance work and personal life, model safe work hours, and report any safety hazards.
• Scrub Role: Perform scrub duties if hired on or after July 1, 2023.
• Other Duties: Follow system-wide competencies and perform other assigned tasks.