This position is part of the UPMC Weekend Program.  Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend, between the hours of Friday 3:00 pm through Monday 7:00 am. On-call requirement.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000. (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education. Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR Expert I is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR Expert I is responsible for Operating Room responsibilities as detailed herein. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR Expert I works on complex surgical procedures in the Operating Room. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR Expert I establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

Patient advocate. Ability to circulate and scrub surgeries. Maintain sterile environment. Acquire knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation. Documentation of care provided to patient. Demonstrates superior knowledge of the OR environment and equipment. Performs charge nurse role and runs OR service line in absence of the clinician. Performs scrub role (requirement for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023). Required to take mandatory call nights/weekends. Belongs to at least one department or hospital committee. Demonstrates knowledge of department fiscal requirements. Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the development of surgical budgetary requirements. Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials. Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics and courses. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned.