Professional Staff Nurse- Operating Room (Weekend Program)

UPMC Hamots 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).

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!

At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.10.

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.

Here’s how we support our nurses:

· Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

· UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program,exclusively for 2022-2024 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)

· 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!)

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

$15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience

Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC (https://careers.upmc.com/surgicalservices/)

Previous OR experience required.

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Preferred Certification: UPMC-approved national certification.

Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.

CPR Certification: CPR certification based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.

Graduate Nurses: Must complete the licensure examination within four months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Temporary permits are valid for one year from graduation, not from the issue date.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

Clearances: Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours! We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.

Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling (https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/hamotrecruiterofficehours@upmc.edu/bookings/)

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