UPMC Mercy is hiring multiple Full-Time Registered Nurses to join our team in the Same Day Surgery Center Operating Room!

　　Schedule: Standard hours will be Monday–Friday, 8 or 10 hour shifts available. 6:30am-3:00pm, 9:00am – 5:30pm, 6:30am- 5:00pm. Call starting at 3pm- 6:30am M-F, approximately 1 call shift every 2 weeks. Weekend call is Saturday 6:30am-Monday 6:30am with approximately 1 call shift every 8-10 weekends.

　　Nurses hired onto this team will also have the amazing opportunity to work at the brand new, state of the art, UPMC Mercy Pavilion, that opened in early 2023!

　　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 $15,000 for experienced nurses!

　　UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2022-2023-2024 first time nursing graduates, offering $20,000in 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, 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!)

　　The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement; salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

　　Responsibilities:

　　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.

　　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 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 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.

　　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.

　　Nurses with all levels of experience are welcome to apply!

　　GNs must pass their boards before they can start

　　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.

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　UPMC approved national certification preferred

　　Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire or transfer

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire

　　Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire or transfer

　　Registered Nurse (RN)

　　Act 33 with renewal

　　Act 34 with renewal

　　Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran