Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Shadyside Ambulatory Surgery Center as a Professional Staff Nurse (RN). Enjoy a casual, daylight schedule in a dynamic surgical environment, emphasizing patient-centered care and professional development. Ideal for RNs seeking work-life balance in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Operating room experience preferred.
• Engaged, supportive team member with focus on patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care and foster relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Educate patients and new staff, actively engaging in quality improvement.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and communicate effectively.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Communication

Time management

Effective teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC Shadyside Ambulatory Surgery Center!

We’re seeking a casual Professional Staff Nurse (RN) with operating room experience to support our fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center. Enjoy a daylight Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call. This is a great opportunity for RNs looking to be part of a dynamic surgical team while maintaining work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Foster positive, accountable relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners, respecting cultural differences and promoting healthy interactions.

• Maintain a healthy work-life balance by modeling safe work hours, time management, and lifestyle.

• Identify and communicate workplace safety hazards to peers and management.

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff; may serve as a preceptor and encourage continuous improvement.

• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship Based Care, incorporating holistic and critical thinking approaches.

• Communicate effectively with care teams, document thoroughly, and advocate for patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and adapt flexibly to changes that enhance patient care and the work environment.

• Take responsibility for professional development and contribute as an engaged, supportive member of the care team.

• Utilize evidence-based practice and research to improve clinical care and patient outcomes.

• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to system-wide competencies and behaviors.