PACU/Perioperative Nurse Specialist, BSN – Day Shift

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the PACU/APS department at the McCandless Location. Prior critical care or ER experience required; PACU/perioperative experience strongly preferred.

BSN preferred and active RN licensure in-state or compact; ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications expected within stated timelines. Position includes 4x10s schedule with weekday call and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires ER/ICU or PACU nursing experience.
• Prior PACU/perioperative experience strongly preferred.
• Active RN licensure in the facility state or a compact state.
• ACLS, BLS/CPR, and PALS certifications required within specified timelines.
• BSN preferred; advanced degrees may substitute for Certification per policy.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create healing environments.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families and care teams.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
• Precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires; supports ongoing learning.
• Models professional nursing practice and participates in peer review.

Skills

ER/ICU or PACU experience

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS/CPR

PALS

Job description

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the PACU/APS department at the McCandless Location. Prior critical care or ER experience required; PACU/perioperative experience strongly preferred.

BSN preferred and active RN licensure in-state or compact; ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications expected within stated timelines. Position includes 4x10s schedule with weekday call and holidays.