Professional Staff Nurse, OR

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our General Surgery Operating Room team! This opportunity offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll work alongside highly skilled surgeons and anesthesiologists to provide exceptional surgical care.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call coverage required. Flexible 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift options available.

Experience Requirement

Only candidates with previous experience as an Operating Room RN, Operating Room LPN, Surgical Technologist, or in Central Sterile Processing will be considered. Title and compensation will be determined by experience and education.

About Our Operating Room

Our state-of-the-art Operating Room features 17 surgical suites supporting a variety of specialties, including robotics, kidney transplants, trauma, and other complex surgical procedures. Our team provides care for patients of all ages, from infants to older adults, in both elective and emergency surgical settings.

Join a team where your skills make a difference in patients' lives every day!

Why Join UPMC?

At UPMC, we're committed to supporting your professional growth and well-being through competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Benefits include:

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for eligible experienced nurses.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks annually, plus seven paid holidays.
• Career Advancement: A structured nursing career ladder that recognizes experience, education, and professional growth.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $6,000 per academic year for eligible employees and dependents, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Competitive Pay: Starting at $36.50/hour for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse, with final title and compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Position Overview

The Professional Staff Nurse – OR provides safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the surgical experience. This role works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care in the Operating Room.
• Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and monitor patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow established safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices.
• Support the development of new staff, students, and colleagues.
• Perform the scrub role as required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career!

Join UPMC Hamot's General Surgery Operating Room team and be part of a collaborative environment where your experience, dedication, and skills are valued.

Learn more about opportunities in Surgical Services

Surgical Services Careers at UPMC

• + Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific patient care, growth, and development across the lifespan, including the ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care according to department policies and procedures.

+ Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with leadership, physicians, healthcare providers, support staff, patients, and families.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment while managing changing priorities and specialized equipment.

+ Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply and lead others in the nursing process.

+ Physical ability to perform essential job duties, including mobility, visual and manual dexterity, and stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.### Flexible Scheduling Opportunities

UPMC offers flexible scheduling options, including traditional rotating shifts and specialized night or weekend programs with premium pay differentials.

+ A minimum of 6 months of nursing experience is required to qualify for specialized scheduling programs.

+ Employees entering these programs, either at hire or later, may be required to complete orientation during regular business hours.

+ Interested candidates should notify their recruiter when contacted for an interview.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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+ Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) required.

+ Current RN licensure must be held in the state where the facility is located or through a valid multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state.

+ Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who establish residency in the facility's state must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of changing residency.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. CPR must meet American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.

+ UPMC-approved national certification preferred.### Graduate Nurse Licensure Requirements

+ Graduate Nurses (GNs) must complete the RN licensure examination within 6 months of hire or 1 year of graduation, whichever comes first.

+ Temporary Practice Permits are valid for one year from graduation, not from the permit issue date, and become invalid when examination results are available.

+ Graduate Nurses who do not complete the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date may be terminated or demoted from the GN position at the discretion of the business unit.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran