Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Pre-Post Op team. This role offers rewarding career opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility with a competitive benefits package, including a significant sign-on bonus for experienced nurses. Responsibilities include patient care, mentoring, and leadership within a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicated to providing comprehensive care in a range of surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in patient care.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Guiding students and new hires in mentorship roles.
• Providing holistic, patient-centered care.
• Participating in shared governance and hospital councils.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC Mercy!

UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pre-Post Op team! This role offers career ladder opportunities and a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for external experienced nurses.

As an RN in this position, you will work Monday through Friday, with shifts starting as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 7 PM (or when the patient is discharged home). Both 8-hour and 10-hour shifts are available.

While on-call responsibilities are minimal, they include three weekends per year and one holiday every 2-3 years (6 AM - 4:30 PM only).

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the new Mercy Pavilion Vision Institute and Mercy Hospital Same Day Surgery (SDS). In the Pavilion, nurses assist with various eye surgeries, while in SDS, they care for patients undergoing orthopedic, gynecology, ENT, OMFS, burn, podiatry, and plastic surgeries.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Mentorship & Development: Guides students, graduate nurses, and new hires, fostering continuous learning and improvement. Shares research, leads journal clubs, and presents materials to support education.
• Patient Care & Communication: Uses the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care, ensuring holistic, patient-centered care. Communicates effectively with care providers, advocating for necessary changes and maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Critical Thinking & Safety: Identifies and addresses clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns. Aligns daily work with professional standards to enhance patient safety, quality, and experience.
• Workplace Culture & Leadership: Builds strong colleague relationships, preventing workplace challenges like horizontal violence. Balances personal and professional responsibilities, delegating as needed.
• Innovation & Evidence-Based Practice: Identifies opportunities for improvement, leading or participating in teams that enhance patient care and workforce well-being.
• Professional Leadership: Acts as a unit leader in clinical expertise, teaching, or evidence-based practice. Provides constructive feedback, participates in nursing peer review, and promotes positive change.
• Shared Governance & Collaboration: Engages in unit-level shared governance, contributes to hospital-wide councils, and maintains high professional standards.