Professional Staff Nurse, OR (Part-Time /Night Shift) UPMC Memorial
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: York
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 $15,000* (*Amount and eligibility
based on type of nursing role and candidate 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 salary range
for this position is $38.96 - $58.07. The hired candidate will be
placed in the appropriate job title and pay scale based on their
experience within the career ladder. 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. Work Schedule: Flexible Sunday -
Thursday. 11pm - 7:30am - 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. - OR experienced
RN may apply. 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. - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Registered Nurse (RN) OR
Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with
renewal - 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
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