Registered Nurse - CVOR at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient-Centered Care, Documentation, Teamwork, Mentorship, Quality Improvement, Healthy Workplace, Scrub Role, Clinical Competency, Interpersonal Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Assessment Skills, Leadership, Cultural Awareness, Physical Stamina

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

💙 Join the Heartbeat of Healing at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 💙 Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team—a place where compassion meets cutting-edge care for patients of all ages with congenital heart disease. As a CVOR RN, you’ll be part of a highly specialized surgical team that inspires hope in every heartbeat. Whether you're an experienced cardiac nurse or a new grad with a passion for pediatric care, we welcome your unique journey. Our department thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to excellence. With cross-training opportunities, four 10-hour shifts, and on-call rotations including weekends and holidays, this role offers both challenge and growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Come be a part of a team that values not only the patient experience—but the employee experience too. At UPMC, we don’t just build careers—we build a family. Advance your nursing career with UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder—offering structured growth, recognition, and leadership opportunities. Responsibilities: Patient-Centered Care: Applies Relationship-Based Care to develop holistic plans with patients as partners. Uses strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills. Documentation & Safety: Maintains thorough documentation and identifies clinical, social, and safety needs to improve outcomes and patient experience. Teamwork & Governance: Leads and participates in unit teams, shared governance, and hospital-wide councils to drive positive change. Mentorship & Learning: Precepts students and new hires. Promotes continuous learning through feedback, presentations, and sharing research. Quality & Innovation: Identifies improvement opportunities and leads initiatives that enhance care and workforce well-being. Healthy Workplace: Builds strong relationships, models cultural awareness, and supports a balanced work-life approach. Scrub Role: Performs scrub duties (required for RNs hired after July 1, 2023). Other Duties: Performs additional responsibilities in alignment with system-wide competencies. Education & Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Master’s in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) may substitute for certification requirements. If BSN is held, a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for certification. Professional Development: Annual completion of an evidence-based professional contribution aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, approved by the Unit Director. Must obtain and maintain one of the following within 1 year of hire/transfer: UPMC-approved nursing certification. Certification from the UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Center for Nursing Excellence. Performance Standards: Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations. VP approval required for promotion to this level. Clinical Competency: Demonstrates age-specific care knowledge and skills per unit standards. Applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to lead others in applying the nursing process. Interpersonal & Physical Requirements: Builds positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Functions effectively in complex, fast-paced environments. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. Mobility and visual/manual dexterity required. Licensure, Certifications & Clearances Current RN licensure in the state of practice or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). CPR certification (Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) per AHA standards within 30 days of hire. Act 33/34/37/31 clearances required. Completion of annual evidence-based project approved by business unit panel/CNO per UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder. Certification not required if Master’s in Nursing or DNP is held. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

As a CVOR RN, you will provide patient-centered care and maintain thorough documentation to improve outcomes. You will also lead unit teams and participate in shared governance to drive positive change.