Are you interested in working at Magnet designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation… and we’re one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for patients through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.

　　UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring Professional Staff Nurses to join the team in the OR! This is a full-time opportunity that will primarily work rotating shifts, Monday - Friday. Rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call time is required. Prior operating room experience is preferred, but the department is able to provide structured OR training to nurses new to the operating room environment.

　　For more than a century we have been caring for women through all stages of their life with the traditional focus on gynecological services but have a wealth of other services to include a wide range of care for men too! Our specialties include Surgical-Oncology, Breast, Plastics-Reconstruction, Bariatrics, General, Vascular, Urology, Uro-gyn, GI service lines.

　　Annually we have about 15,000 surgeries with 14 Operating Rooms, 2 Procedure rooms, and 1 Cysto room. The operating room also provides support to OB Operating Rooms as needed. Our OR participates in AORN. We also offer Periop 101 training for new nurses under the direction of our on-site Operating Room Educator. Magee is a Magnet Designated Hospital that participates in hospital-based committees.

　　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:

　　UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2022-2023-2024 first time nursing graduates graduating with their first nursing degree, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)

　　Sign-On Bonuses of up to $15,000* depending on level of experience!

　　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:

　　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.

　　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.

　　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 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.

　　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.

　　Six months of previous nursing experience is preferred.

　　Prior operating room experience is preferred, but not required.

　　Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

　　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)

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　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran