RNFA: Perioperative Care Leader & Educator

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

PTO 5.5 weeks + 7 holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Career ladders for nursing advancement

Job summary

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses from day one, offering attractive incentives such as a sign-on bonus, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education. The RNFA role supports advanced perioperative nursing and patient care across the surgical continuum, with opportunities for professional growth through new career ladders and dedicated leadership guidance.

As part of the nursing team, you will participate in education, clinical practice, and collaboration with

Responsibilities

• EDUCATION Takes initiative to identify own learning needs and sets goals for education to improve personal practice.
• PRACTICE Provides intraoperative assistance in exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and suturing.
• Supports decisions and holds peers accountable to standards of care and policies.
• COMMUNICATION Interacts respectfully with the care team and other departments; delegates with tact.
• LEADERSHIP Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to unit culture and cost-aware operations.
• Identifies and communicates pertinent information; ensures effective handoffs to leadership.
• Uses critical thinking to adapt to complex situations and supports quality improvement processes.
• Promotes a positive patient experience and cultural sensitivity in care.
• SERVICE EXCELLENCE Maintains confidentiality and addresses customer needs with empathy.

Skills

Intraoperative assistance

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient advocacy

Job description

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses from day one, offering attractive incentives such as a sign-on bonus, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education. The RNFA role supports advanced perioperative nursing and patient care across the surgical continuum, with opportunities for professional growth through new career ladders and dedicated leadership guidance.

As part of the nursing team, you will participate in education, clinical practice, and collaboration with