Registered Nurse, OR

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse, OR, to care for patients across a wide range of surgical specialties in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment. You'll join a collaborative team that supports growth and delivers exceptional patient care. Orientation is Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

After orientation, shifts include 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves patient care and practice environment.
• Applies the nursing process to create a healing environment and partner with patients.
• Provides teaching to patients, families and staff, supporting learning and transition of care.
• Participates in quality improvement to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
• Builds relationships and communicates effectively with the care team and patients.

Skills

Relationship Based Care

Nursing process

Communication skills

Teaching patients and families

Job description

Looking for an OR nursing role that offers variety, teamwork, and a schedule that supports life outside of work?

Join the Operating Room team at UPMC St. Margaret, where you'll be part of a collaborative group of surgical professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting one another's growth and success. As a Professional Staff Nurse, OR, you'll care for patients across a wide range of surgical specialties in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment. Whether you're an experienced OR nurse or looking to expand your surgical nursing career, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your expertise alongside a team known for its clinical excellence and commitment to ongoing education.

Orientation is Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After orientation, nurses may work a variety of shifts, including 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Most team members currently work 10-hour shifts, with additional scheduling options available based on departmental needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage is managed through a limited on-call rotation, supported by a dedicated evening CST and weekend team.

What makes this team special? It's a department where nurses are encouraged to grow professionally, pursue certification, and build lasting relationships with colleagues who genuinely support one another. If you're looking for a career in the OR where you can make an impact, continue developing your skills, and be part of a team that values excellence and work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.

Applicants will be hired into appropriate level of the career ladder based on education, experience, and leader discretion.

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.