Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (OR) Flexible Full-Time | UPMC Are you ready to bring your clinical expertise to the Operating Room and make a meaningful impact every day? At UPMC, our Professional Staff Nurses set the standard for excellence in surgical care. As a valued member of our OR team, you’ll combine clinical skill, critical thinking, and compassionate care to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families. Why Join Our OR Team? Practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, high-performing surgical environment Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary team members Participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives Access flexible scheduling options, including premium night and weekend programs Grow professionally through mentorship, precepting, and ongoing development What You’ll Do As a Professional Staff Nurse in the OR, you will: Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families as active partners Serve as a clinical leader and collaborative team member in the surgical setting Communicate patient conditions clearly and effectively across the care team Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Support patient and family education throughout the surgical experience and transition of care Serve as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff (as applicable) Perform the scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023) Maintain professional accountability, cultural awareness, and a safe work environment What We’re Looking For RN with 0–2 years of experience (BSN preferred) Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex surgical environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills Physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients We value nurses who are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement and patient-centered care. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education. Licensure & Certifications Current RN license (state-specific or multistate Nursing Licensure Compact) BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire RN or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 34 Clearance National certification preferred Graduate Nurses must obtain licensure within required timelines per UPMC policy. Equal Opportunity Employer UPMC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. If you’re passionate about surgical nursing and ready to grow your career in a collaborative Operating Room environment, we’d love to connect with you.
UPMC Passavant Cranberry OR is a hiring a full time RN Schedule: Monday - Friday daylight shift Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse OR is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse OR is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse OR has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse OR manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse OR encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse OR establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse OR demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Responsibilities: Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Performs scrub role (requirement for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023). *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned. 1+ year experience preferred Previous Scrubbing/OR Experience Strongly Preferred 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 productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.***UPMC offers a variety of flexible options ? in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.*** Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. 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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal 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
UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the 4A Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. Graduate Nurses with no prior patient care experience are welcome to apply, in addition to candidates with prior nursing experience. UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Registered Nurses are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus! $20,000 with a 2-year commitment for experienced Registered Nurses with more than 1 year of experience $15,000 with a 2-year commitment for graduate nurses with no experience About 4A Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation: UPMC St. Margaret 4A Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility is a 28-bed facility in an acute care hospital. Our facility provides comprehensive rehabilitation services part of an intensive rehabilitation program. Patients who are admitted must be able to tolerate 3 hours of intense rehabilitations services per day. Rehabilitation services include treatment by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, rehabilitation nursing, PT/OT, SLP, orthotics, respiratory, case management, social services, and/or nutritional services. The Rehabilitation team treats a variety of conditions including, stroke, orthopedics, arthritis, neurological disorders, and general debilitation. The vision of our Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit is for our rehabilitation facility to be recognized as the patient’s first choice for quality rehabilitation care in our community and our interdisciplinary team as leaders and experts in the profession of rehabilitation services. Our mission is to Help patients with altered functional ability & lifestyles reach their goals and their highest level of function by the time of discharge by providing them with individualized efficient, effective care & rehabilitation services. Staff on this unit work as a close-knit team to provide life changing medicine to their patients. Given the extended length of time that patients spend on this unit, staff have an opportunity to create meaningful relationships with their patients. The culture on 4A is one of teamwork, positivity, and encouragement. Staff collaborate closely with our physicians and physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams to provide interdisciplinary care to their patients and help them work towards achieving their goals. While the work can be physically demanding, the sense of self-fulfillment that the 4A team gets out of helping their patients progress is what keeps many of our staff members on the unit for most of their nursing careers. How does UPMC Support our Nurses? 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 are a few examples of how we support our nurses: Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for eligible 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!) Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Responsibilities: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Builds productive, respectful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues while modeling professionalism, accountability, and healthy work-life balance. Promotes a safe, inclusive work environment and communicates identified safety risks appropriately. Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff throughout the care continuum. Provides effective patient and family education to support care planning, transitions, and discharge. Supports the development of students and colleagues, including serving as a preceptor and seeking feedback for continuous improvement. Delivers holistic, patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care framework. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking across physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual domains. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team and maintains accurate, timely documentation. Actively participates in shared governance, professional development, and change initiatives to improve practice and care environments. Engages in quality improvement and evidence-based practice efforts to enhance patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction. The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Zero to two years of experience. 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 productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.***UPMC offers a variety of flexible options ? in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.*** Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) 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
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your nursing background in outpatient, home health, or case management? Do you have an interest in health insurance, but thrive on working in a medical office setting with face-to-face interaction with the members you are caring for? UPMC Health Plan is hiring a full-time Clinical Care Manager to support our partnership with various physician practices. This role will support locations in Washington and McMurray. The position will work standard daylight hours, Monday through Friday with no evenings, weekends, or holidays! The Clinical Care Manager is responsible for care coordination and health education with identified Health Plan members through face-to-face collaboration with members and their caregivers and providers. Identifies members' medical, behavioral, and social needs and barriers to care. Develops a comprehensive care plan that assists members to close gaps in preventive care, addresses barriers to care, and supports the member's self-management of chronic illness based on clinical standards of care. Collaborates and facilitates care with other medical management staff, other departments, providers, community resources and caregivers to provide additional support. Members are followed by face to face interactions in their community including the hospital, providers' offices, home, and other health care facilities. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience for Sr. Professional Care Manager within the Insurance Services Division. Responsibilities: Assist member with transition of care between health care facilities including sharing of clinical information and the plan of care. Document all activities in the Health Plan's care management tracking system following Health Successfully engage member to develop an individualized plan of care in collaboration with their primary care provider that promotes healthy lifestyles, closes gaps in care, and reduces unnecessary ER utilization and hospital readmissions. Coordinate and modify the care plan with member, caregivers, PCP, specialists, community resources, behavioral health contractor, and other health plan and system departments as appropriate. Review member's current medication profile; identify issues related to medication adherence, and address with the member and providers as necessary. Refer member for Comprehensive Medication Review as appropriate. Refer members to appropriate case management, health management, or lifestyle programs based on assessment data. Engage members in the Beating the Blues or other education or self-management programs. Provide members with appropriate education materials or resources to enhance their knowledge and skills related to health or lifestyle management. Contact members with gaps in preventive health care services and assist them to schedule required screening or diagnostic tests with their providers. Assist member to schedule a follow up appointment after emergency room visits or hospitalizations. Plan standards and identify trends and opportunities for improvement based on information obtained from interaction with members and providers. Present or contribute to complex case reviews by the interdisciplinary team summarizing clinical and social history, healthcare resource utilization, case management interventions. Update the plan of care following review and communicate recommendations to the member and providers. Conduct comprehensive face to face assessments that include the medical, behavioral, pharmacy, and social needs of the member. Review UPMC Health Plan data and documentation in the member electronic health records as appropriate and identify gaps in care based on clinical standards of care. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting and case management nursing required. Minimum 1 year of health insurance experience required. 1 year of experience in clinical, utilization management, home care, discharge planning, and/or case management preferred Excellent organizational skillsHigh level of oral and written communication skills Computer proficiency required Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Case management certification or approved clinical certification required (or must be obtained within 2 years of hire to remain in role) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Case Manager (CCM) Driver's License Registered Nurse (RN) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal 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
The Clinical Resource Team at UPMC Western Maryland is hiring for their Weekend Program! As a Professional Staff Nurse working in the Weekend Program with the Clinical Resource Team, you'll receive all the benefits of full-time, while only working weekends! The schedule requires you to work 24 hours, between the hours of Friday at 3 P.M. to Monday at 7 A.M. In addition to receiving a 10% Float Pool differential, another big perk of working in the Weekend Program is the 30% shift differential you'll receive on top of your base rate! Eligible participants must have a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience. Our Clinical Resource Team is a compilation of healthcare professionals who are trained to work on various inpatient units. If you enjoy variety, joining the CRT will provide the opportunity to care for a diverse population of patients! 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 of up to $20,000 (*amount and eligibility based on the type of nursing role and candidate experience) UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2024 and 2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder, added just this year, 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!) Responsibilities: Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, and goal setting, and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. Zero to two years of experience required for the Professional Staff Nurse title Minimum 6 months of nursing experience required for the RN Weekend Program BSN Preferred Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC-approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. 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. Graduate nurses will have 120 days from graduation to obtain their RN license. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
